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一 、 字 彙 選 擇 題 (100題 每 題 0 分 共 0 分 )( ) 1. Kevin’s ______ look made me realize that he wouldn’t listen to anyone else. (A) royal (B) preferable (C)
stubborn (D) relaxed
解答 C
( ) 2. A well-organized ______ can increase your working efficiency. (A) offering (B) advantage (C) routine (D)
depression
解答 C
( ) 3. In spite of his ______ and good looks, Jack doesn’t lead a very happy life. (A) elder (B) stress (C) offering
(D) wealth
解答 D
解析 in spite of 雖然……( ) 4. Andy’s behavior problems are ______ with his father’s heavy drinking. (A) associated (B) revealed (C)
opposite (D) meditated
解答 A
( ) 5. I ______ that we have lunch first, then go to a movie, and then go home. (A) tend (B) suggest (C) meditate
(D) overtake
解答 B
( ) 6. When you connect to the Internet, the anti-virus program automatically ______ itself. (A) renews (B) stresses
(C) offers (D) massages
解答 A
解析 anti-virus program 防毒軟體( ) 7. This report ______ the real cause of the air crash. (A) associated (B) meditated (C) revealed (D) overtook
解答 C
( ) 8. Most teenagers care a lot about their ______ in school and among friends. (A) popularity (B) innocence (C)
preference (D) emperors
解答 A
( ) 9. The fire in the hotel kitchen forced all the ______ to leave the hotel. (A) quarters (B) vacationers (C)
homeowners (D) elders
解答 B
( )10. Tim’s height gives him a big ______ when he plays basketball. (A) advantage (B) quarter (C) workout (D)
oasis
解答 A
( )11. The gossip of British ______ is always a focus of public attention. (A) popularity (B) association (C) royalty
(D) meditation
解答 C
解析 focus of public attention 眾人注意的焦點( )12. Three-______ of the people questioned have gone abroad at least once. (A) demands (B) offerings (C)
vacationers (D) quarters
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解答 D
( )13. It is said that ______ are a natural painkiller for the body. They’re good for both the body and the mind. (A)
offerings (B) massages (C) oasis (D) emphases
解答 B
( )14. According to the research done by Michigan State University, students who engage in ______ physical
activities tend to do better in school. (A) demanding (B) mineral (C) vigorous (D) soothing
解答 C
( )15. When we have jobs and money to spend, we ______ to take everything for granted. (A) associate (B) meditate
(C) tend (D) suggest
解答 C
( )16. Without much contact with the outside, people in the small village are very ______. (A) conservative (B)
courageous (C) orderly (D) opposite
解答 A
( )17. Ben ______ inherits his bad temper and impatience from his sensitive father. (A) elderly (B) vigorously (C)
available (D) partially
解答 D
解析 inherit v. 繼承、遺傳自( )18. My father is very ______ about investing. He doesn’t want to lose money. (A) evil (B) cautious (C)
preferable (D) innocent
解答 B
( )19. Chinese ______ medicine has been used in China for a long time, and now some Westerners are using it, too.
(A) herbal (B) wealthy (C) vigorous (D) renewed
解答 A
( )20. Often advice from your ______ can help you a lot. They are very experienced. (A) emphases (B) elders (C)
routines (D) offerings
解答 B
( )21. Emma is absent-minded. We often see her lost in ______. (A) popularity (B) innocence (C) meditation (D)
association
解答 C
解析 absent-minded 心不在焉的( )22. A ______ is one of the basic elements of a spa treatment. (A) vacationer (B) quarter (C) massage (D) stress
解答 C
( )23. My uncle made the ______ decision to have the operation in spite of the risk. (A) courageous (B) stubborn
(C) preferable (D) orderly
解答 A
( )24. I don’t like to go to Kenting in the summer because it’s always full of ______. (A) advantages (B) vacationers
(C) emphases (D) quarters
解答 B
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( )25. In a spa, there are usually a sauna, steam room and spa pool ______ for use. (A) renewed (B) demanding (C)
vigorous (D) available
解答 D
( )26. A regular ______ in the gym can increase your strength and stamina. (A) workout (B) demand (C) stress (D)
whirlpool
解答 A
解析 stamina n. 精力( )27. It was natural for me to ______ her change in appearance with a new relationship. (A) suggest (B) associate
(C) tend (D) reveal
解答 B
解析 new relationship 新戀情( )28. Please keep the desk ______ whenever you use it. (A) orderly (B) relaxed (C) cautious (D) well-balanced
解答 A
( )29. We checked the restaurant menu for its special dinner ______. (A) herbs (B) offerings (C) advantages (D)
routines
解答 B
( )30. Shopping online is ______ to shopping in stores for many consumers. (A) conservative (B) opposite (C)
orderly (D) preferable
解答 D
解析 preferable to 比……更合意( )31. Every year I have my eyesight tested and ______ the prescription for my glasses. (A) massage (B) depress
(C) stress (D) renew
解答 D
解析 eyesight n. 視力( )32. If we make good use of our ______, we will have a better chance to win this game. (A) oases (B) advantages
(C) quarters (D) homeowners
解答 B
( )33. The ______ palace where the king and queen used to live is now a tourist attraction. (A) evil (B) opposite (C)
royal (D) orderly
解答 C
解析 tourist attraction 觀光勝地( )34. David works in a high-level ______ at a large enterprise. (A) salary (B) position (C) fortune (D) reputation
解答 B
解析 high-level position 高階職位；enterprise 企業( )35. Jimmy’s first year in the company was the hardest; the ______ years were very easy. (A) subject (B)
substance (C) subsequent (D) substitute
解答 C
解析 (A) subject n. 科目 (B) substance n. 物質 (D) substitute n. 代替者3
( )36. The ______ of the Harry Potter books has made a lot of money. (A) public (B) publisher (C) punctual (D)
private
解答 B
解析 (A) public adj. 公開的 (C) punctual adj. 準時的 (D) private adj. 私立的( )37. Elementary ______ in Taiwan is affordable for most families. (A) education (B) university (C) graduation
(D) addition
解答 A
解析 affordable 可負擔得起的( )38. Buddhism and Christianity are two of the major ______ in the world. (A) creatures (B) inventions (C)
religions (D) monitors
解答 C
解析 Buddhism and Christianity 佛教和基督教( )39. ______ is becoming increasingly common in modern society. (A) Division (B) Dosage (C) Doubt (D)
Divorce
解答 D
解析 (A) division n. 部門 (B) dosage n. 劑量( )40. Tony was able to lift the heavy box only with great ______. (A) difference (B) difficulty (C) dialect (D)
dignity
解答 B
解析 (D) dignity n. 尊嚴( )41. A class ______ is someone who helps teachers and students with class affairs (A) pilot (B) leader (C)
accountant (D) receptionist
解答 B
( )42. It is often said that ______ is the best teacher. (A) experience (B) expense (C) expectation (D) experiment
解答 A
解析 (B) expense n. 費用 (C) expectation n. 期待 (D) experiment n. 試驗( )43. The ______ salesman is trying hard to reach his goal—50 thousand dollars a month in sales. (A) peaceful (B)
ambitious (C) inventive (D) financial
解答 B
( )44. ______ can do things that ordinary people can’t do, such as flying through the air. (A) Windows (B) Widows
(C) Wizards (D) Widowers
解答 C
解析 (B) widow n. 寡婦 (D) widower n. 鰥夫( )45. We don’t know what you want. Please be more ______. (A) capable (B) general (C) specific (D) qualified
解答 C
( )46. The old man tends to be ______ about his son’s achievements. (A) afraid (B) boastful (C) surprised (D)
doubtful
解答 B
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解析 be boastful about 吹牛……( )47. Linda’s ______ made it hard for her to get along with her classmates. (A) arrogance (B) confidence (C)
achievement (D) politeness
解答 A
( )48. Sam’s short story has been ______ for TV. The novel has been modified so that it now is suitable for non-
native English speakers. (A) adapted (B) canceled (C) reserved (D) agreed
解答 A
解析 (B) adapt v. 改編 (B) cancel v. 取消 (C) reserve v. 預約 (D) agree v. 同意( )49. Many young girls are loyal readers of the ______ column in the paper. (A) reward (B) product (C) fortune
(D) gossip
解答 D
解析 gossip column 報紙上的八卦新聞( )50. 12 years of compulsory ______ is likely to become the law in Taiwan in the future. (A) intention (B)
education (C) reality (D) regulation
解答 B
解析 十二年國教很可能在未來立法實施。( )51. Tom has many good memories from his ______. (A) childproof (B) childbirth (C) childhood (D) child
psychology
解答 C
解析 (A) childproof adj. 對小孩安全的 (B) childbirth n. 生產 (D) child psychology 兒童心理學( )52. A(n) ______ customer plans to visit our company next week. Let’s prepare for that. (A) arrogant (B) potential
(C) modern (D) technical
解答 B
解析 potential customer 潛在的（未來可能成交的）客戶( )53. One of the ______ of this job is the good pay. (A) weaknesses (B) disadvantages (C) advantages (D)
shortcomings
解答 C
( )54. Being considerate is one of Ivy’s charming ______. (A) individualities (B) certainties (C) securities (D)
characteristics
解答 D
解析 considerate 體諒的( )55. The Harry Potter movies have all been ______ from the books by J.K. Rowling. (A) adopted (B) admired (C)
adapted (D) admitted
解答 C
解析 (A) adopt v. 收養 (B) admire v. 讚賞 (D) admit v. 容許( )56. Bob always can ______ an assigned task by the deadline. (A) involve (B) design (C) request (D) accomplish
解答 D
( )57. Chinese New Year is a time for ______ to get together and enjoy good food and each other’s company. (A)
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positives (B) relatives (C) negatives (D) adjectives
解答 B
解析 (A) positive n. 正數 (C) negative n. 負數 (D) adjective n. 形容詞( )58. The ______ villager killed the tiger and saved the woodcutter. (A) guilty (B) emotional (C) heroic (D)
mature
解答 C
解析 (A) guilty adj. 有罪的 (B) emotional adj. 情感的 (C) heroic adj. 英勇的 (D) mature
adj. 成熟的( )59. Have you ever wondered who ______ heaven and earth? (A) craned (B) created (C) decided (D) charged
解答 B
解析 (A) crane v. 引頸( )60. The poet ______ his lover to a red, red rose. (A) compared (B) consisted (C) committed (D) consumed
解答 A
( )61. The secretary informed several _______ that they should get to her office on time the next morning. (A)
interviewees (B) performances (C) handouts (D) interviewers
解答 A
解析 (A) 面試者；(B) 演出；(C) 講義；(D) 面試主考官( )62. If you succeed in closing this big deal, you can expect a _________. (A) achievement (B) accomplishment
(C) preparation (D) promotion
解答 D
解析 close a (the, this) big deal 談成一筆大案子( )63. There are some ______ standing on the sidewalk looking at a map. (A) freckles (B) fortune (C) foreigners
(D) forks
解答 C
解析 (A) freckle n. 雀斑( )64. The boy isn’t interested in his schoolwork at all, not to ______ the fact that all his grades are poor. (A)
consider (B) mention (C) suspect (D) assume
解答 B
解析 not to mention… 更不用提……( )65. The government decided to hold a ceremony in ______ of the late president. (A) term (B) case (C) light (D)
honor
解答 D
解析 in honor of the late president 紀念已逝的總統( )66. I ______ what happened. (A) wonder (B) wander (C) warm (D) warn
解答 A
解析 (B) wander v. 徘徊( )67. ______ campaigning means trying to win an election by tearing down one’s opponent instead of emphasizing
one’s own strengths. (A)Positive (B) Fantastic (C) Negative (D) Defective
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解答 C
解析 攻擊型選戰，是想用詆毀對手而非強調自己優點的方式，來贏得選舉。 (D) 有缺陷的( )68. A reporter is ______ one of the survivors. (A) suspecting (B) scattering (C) spilling (D) interviewing
解答 D
解析 (A) suspect v. 懷疑 (B) scatter v. 散播 (C) spill v. 溢出( )69. The question about geography ______ all the students and no one knew the answer. (A) scolded (B) confused
(C) slid (D) saved
解答 B
解析 geography n. 地理。( )70. Chinese parents are so ______ that they feel embarrassed to teach their children about sex. (A) outstanding
(B) rewarded (C) conservative (D) liberal
解答 C
解析 embarrassed 是解題的關鍵字。也要清楚conservative這個字的意思才可能答對本題。( )71. The ______ wall outside the old building is very attractive to tourists. (A) block (B) blink (C) across (D)
brick
解答 D
( )72. Overweight, we are advised to pay close attention to our daily diet. (A) liked (B) related (C) suggested (D)
treated
解答 C
解析 Overweight 為When we are overweight （副詞子句）或Being overweight （分詞構句）的省略說法。而主要句是以被動式be+p.p.，be advised是「被勸告／建議」，因此答案選(C) 建議。
( )73. I looked out the window but could see only the brick wall with an old ivy vine ______ to it. (A) changing (B)
losing (C) clinging (D) fighting
解答 C
( )74. It’s autumn and the leaves are ______ from the trees. (A) checking (B) falling (C) gathering (D) wondering
解答 B
( )75. In ______, the little boy stood there, not knowing what to do. (A) discussion (B) confusion (C) decision (D)
precision
解答 B
( )76. The woman ______ her busband not to punish their son; after all, he was only a small boy. (A) used (B)
begged (C) went (D) returned
解答 B
解析 beg 人 not to V 請求人不要做某事；after all 畢竟。
( )77. If you don’t want to put on more ______, you should eat less and take more exercise.
(A) treasure (B) weight (C) food (D) body
解答 B
解析 put on weight 體重增加，take exercise做運動。( )78. You have to bring your own shopping bags now because the supermarkets no longer supply them. (A)
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construct (B) provide (C) need (D) limit
解答 B
解析 supply (vt.) 「供給；供應；提供」，因此選(B) provide 。( )79. My mother used to tell me ______ stories whenever I couldn’t sleep at night. (A) sink (B) lamp (C) toilet (D)
bedside
解答 D
解析 used to + 動詞原形 過去習慣於whenever adv. 每當。
( )80. In a traditional Chinese family, children have to give back to their family in return for the previous support.
(A) little (B) curious (C) main (D) former
解答 D
解析 previous 是「先前的；以前的」。題意是「在中國傳統家庭裡，小孩子們必須回報家人先前的支持。」選項(D) 就是「先前的」。
( )81. Taking regular vacations is necessary for those who ______ too much on work.
(A) complicate (B) concentrate (C) contain (D) consist
解答 B
解析 take vacations 為「休閒度假」之意；concentrate on... 表示「專注／心於……」的意思。( )82. My mother ______ me because I came home very late last night. (A) rushed (B) scolded (C) scratched (D)
stunned
解答 B
( )83. The most frequently used service on the Internet is electronic mail (e-mail), which is fast and convenient. (A)
easily (B) recently (C) commonly (D) possibly
解答 C
解析 frequently (adv.) 指「頻繁地」之意，因此答案選(C) commonly (adv.) 「普遍地；共同地」是最相近的答案。
( )84. The teacher asked the lazy boy not to ______ off in class. (A) cry (B) doze (C) run (D) delay
解答 B
( )85. Our teacher asked a very ______ question today, and none of us was able to answer it. (A) clinging (B)
suffering (C) freezing (D) confusing
解答 D
( )86. We put the milk in a(n) ______ to keep it from getting sour. (A) ruler (B) sink (C) eraser (D) freezer
解答 D
解析 sour adj. 酸的。( )87. ______ food is food made using the process of freezing and is very convenient. (A) Deleted (B) Confused (C)
Frozen (D) Unwilling
解答 C
解析 process n. 過程；convenient adj. 便利的。( )88. A lot of people have already ______ of AIDS, and a cure has not yet been found. (A) died (B) left (C) woke
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(D) run
解答 A
( )89. The ______ chewing gum really refreshed me. I was not sleepy any more. (A) syrup (B) fragrance (C)
tapioca (D) peppermint
解答 D
解析 chewing gum 口香糖；refresh v. 使重新提起精神( )90. The ______ failed, and the old government remained in power. (A) revolution (B) innovation (C) experiment
(D) solution
解答 A
解析 solution n. 解決方法；remain in power 仍然當權( )91. They used their fire extinguishers to put out the fire. That’s why the road was covered with white ______. (A)
firms (B) foam (C) forms (D) grams
解答 B
解析 fire extinguisher n. 滅火器；put out 熄滅；be covered with 被……所覆蓋( )92. It takes half an hour to get from the ______ to the island by boat. (A) equipment (B) recipe (C) mainland (D)
fragrance
解答 C
( )93. The vinegar gave the fish a new ______ and made it more delicious. (A) favor (B) favorite (C) fever (D)
flavor
解答 D
解析 favor n. 偏愛；恩惠；fever n. 發燒( )94. ______ meals are convenient, but they are usually too salty and oily. (A) Takeover (B) Takeout (C) Takeoff
(D) Takeup
解答 B
解析 salty 鹹的；oily 油膩的(A) 接收 (C) 起飛，出發 (D) 拉緊
( )95. Bob left his clothes to ______ in the washing machine. (A) step (B) whip (C) steep (D) sweep
解答 C
解析 washing machine 洗衣機( )96. The price of this sports car includes safety ______. (A) equality (B) equipment (C) revolution (D)
experiment
解答 B
解析 safety equipment 安全配備；equality n. 相等、平等( )97. You’d better install anti-virus software to ______ files and protect your computer. (A) emerge (B) filter (C)
require (D) innovate
解答 B
解析 install v. 安裝、設置；anti-virus 防毒的( )98. Mr. Benson’s creative invention won an award for ______. (A) invitation (B) determination (C) innovation
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(D) completion
解答 C
解析 award n. 獎；invitation n. 邀請；determination n. 決心；completion n. 完成、實現( )99. The doctor had been doing his ______ for two years, but unfortunately a fire burned down his lab and he lost
everything. (A) experiment (B) experience (C) expectation (D) expert
解答 A
解析 lab 實驗室；experience n. 經歷、經驗；expectation n. 期待；expert n. 專家( )100. Chris forgot to lock his car last night and his expensive stereo ______ was stolen. (A) experiment (B)
innovation (C) invention (D) equipment
解答 D
解析 stereo equipment 音響配備；invention 發明
二 、 慣 用 語 選 擇 題 (50 題 每 題 0 分 共 0 分 )( ) 1. Lucy is ______ poetry; she has decided to major in Chinese literature. (A) likely to (B) used to (C) tolerant of
(D) fond of
解答 D
( ) 2. I am not ______ reading poems. They are hard to understand. (A) satisfied with (B) fond of (C) surrounded
with (D) likely to
解答 B
( ) 3. The typhoon ______ and headed for Japan. (A) went its own way (B) stood for (C) paid off (D) changed its
course
解答 D
解析 (C) 成功；有所代價( ) 4. Due to the heavy rain we ______, not taking the shortcut. (A) went our own way (B) took measures (C)
changed our course (D) left behind
解答 C
解析 (B) 採取措施；(D) 忘了帶；拋開( ) 5. Vivian ______ get nervous easily. She often has a stomachache before exams. (A) tends to (B) changes course
to (C) belongs to (D) likely to
解答 A
( ) 6. Many people don’t know what ASEAN ______. (A) tends to (B) stands for (C) changes course (D) goes its
own way
解答 B
解析 ASEAN = Association of Southeast Asian Nations 東南亞國協( ) 7. This Italian restaurant ______ get very busy after five o’clock. (A) stand for (B) is fond of (C) tends to (D)
likely to
解答 C
( ) 8. Yesterday I fell out of a tree. ______ I didn’t get hurt. (A) Regularly (B) Intentionally (C) Fortunately (D)
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Immediately
解答 C
解析 (A) 規律地 (B) 故意地 (C) 幸運地 (D) 立即地( ) 9. That student does not take his studies seriously. ______ he fails many subjects. (A) At least (B) As a result
(C) For one thing (D) Such as
解答 B
解析 (A) 至少 (B) 因此 (C) 一方面 (D) 比方說( )10. Jeff works like a ______ all the time. (A) beaver (B) wolf (C) fox (D) hog
解答 A
解析 (A) beaver n. 海狸；work like a beaver勤奮地工作( )11. The doctor thinks it is unlikely that the grandmother will ______ twins. (A) keep up with (B) get in touch with
(C) pay attention to (D) give birth to
解答 D
解析 (A) 趕上 (B) 聯絡上 (C) 注意 (D) 生( )12. We all ______ you because of the difficult time you are going through. (A) sympathize with (B) deal with (C)
stand for (D) ask for
解答 A
解析 go through 經歷(A) 同情 (B) 處理 (C) 忍受、代表 (D) 要求
( )13. The opera was adapted ______ the story. (A) of (B) with (C) from (D) by
解答 C
( )14. Perfection does not ______. You have to work hard to achieve it. (A) figure out (B) look up (C) come
overnight (D) lead to
解答 C
解析 (A) 弄清楚 (B) 查閱 (C) 突然發生 (D) 導致( )15. One day during the winter, Joanna became very sick ______ pneumonia. (A) for (B) on (C) with (D) in
解答 C
( )16. If that boy can think about studying ______ playing, he will improve his grades. (A) regardless of (B) in spite
of (C) less than (D) rather than
解答 D
解析 improve his grades 改善成績。( )17. The house is ______ red bricks. (A) put with (B) made of (C) stand for (D) experienced in
解答 B
( )18. ______ my way home, I met an old friend of mine. (A) For (B) With (C) In (D) On
解答 D
( )19. The lost boy searched the map ______ confusion. (A) in (B) for (C)with (D) on
解答 A
( )20. There is an old oak tree ______ my house. (A) to (B) with (C) for (D) by
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解答 D
解析 old oak tree 老橡樹。( )21. My grandpa died ______ liver cancer two years ago. (A) in (B) with (C) for (D) of
解答 D
解析 liver cancer 肝癌。( )22. Look ______ the dog! It’s running after a truck. (A) for (B) within (C) at (D) below
解答 C
解析 run after 追趕；truck 卡車。( )23. The new car didn’t ______ on the scheduled day due to some problems in the sales department. (A) take place
(B) spread to (C) hit the market (D) experiment with
解答 C
( )24. I noticed Stan’s arm ______, because there was a long scar on it. (A) at hand (B) and so on (C) even though
(D) in particular
解答 D
( )25. An international conference on protecting the environment ______ during the weekend. (A) turned up (B)
took place (C) took for granted (D) participated in
解答 B
解析 (A) 出現；音量調大 (C) 視為理所當然 (D) 參加( )26. ______ who stole the money, we didn’t have a clue yet. (A) Above all (B) In spite of (C) As to (D) Nothing
but
解答 C
解析 (D) 只有；只不過( )27. The rumor ______ every corner of the city within a few hours. (A) drawn to (B) took place (C) made up for
(D) spread to
解答 D
解析 (C) 捏造；補償( )28. The lab ______ new materials to make the tires stronger. (A) carried out (B) experimented with (C) burst into
(D) put up with
解答 B
解析 (A) 完成實行 (C) （情緒）突然…… (D) 容忍( )29. Gina seldom ______ her husband. We don’t know much about him. (A) refers to (B) used to (C) takes
advantage of (D) loses weight
解答 A
( )30. Why don’t you ______ the holiday to clean up your room? It’s so messy. (A) refer to (B) pass the time (C)
take advantage of (D) use up
解答 C
解析 (D)use up 用完、耗盡( )31. Lisa couldn’t recognize her boyfriend ______ the crowd. (A) in the midst of (B) on the basis (C) in terms of
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(D) at the cost of
解答 A
解析 (C)in terms of 由……的觀點，依據；(D)at the cost of 以……為代價( )32. The publishing company ______ Kevin’s language abilities. They had him translate German books into
Chinese ones. (A) complained about (B) referred to (C) took advantage of (D) ran out of
解答 C
( )33. When I take a business trip, I always read novels or magazines on the train to ______. (A) give a hand (B)
pass the time (C) put on weight (D) pass the hat around
解答 B
解析 (D)pass the hat around 募捐( )34. Linda must have ______. She looks slimmer. (A) stressed out (B) passed the time (C) referred to (D) lost
weight
解答 D
解析 slim adj. 苗條的( )35. Sandy often ______ Tom’s good nature. She has borrowed a lot of money from him, but never returns any of
it. (A) brings about (B) takes advantage of (C) bargains with (D) looks down on
解答 B
解析 nature n. 天性，本質look down on 輕視、瞧不起
( )36. Staying up late just before exams doesn’t ______ you ______. You should review your lessons every day. (A)
refer; to (B) stress; out (C) grow; up (D) do; any good
解答 D
解析 stay up late 熬夜( )37. At the dinner table, my family members are used to ______ what (has) happened during the day. (A) speak for
(B) speaking for (C) talking about (D) talk about
解答 C
解析 be used to + V-ing 習慣於……( )38. Kathy planned to ______ admission to Harvard University. (A) accept for (B) tend to (C) look into (D) apply
for
解答 D
( )39. Peter is snobbish; he always likes to ______ his wealth. (A) drive away (B) boast about (C) think of (D) fall
upon
解答 B
解析 snobbish 勢利眼的；(A) 驅趕；(D) 猛烈進攻( )40. Despite the noise outside, Jerry tried to ______ his math assignment in the classroom. (A) focus on (B) apply
for (C) promote to (D) compare with
解答 A
( )41. I need to change myself in many ways, ______ my wife. (A) as if (B) according to (C) next to (D) in spite of
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解答 B
( )42. Mom wanted me to ______ the guests whom I’d like to invite to my birthday party. (A) take advantage of (B)
make the most of (C) put up with (D) make a list of
解答 D
解析 (A) 、(B) 善用；(C) 容忍( )43. Dressed as a Death God, Mike ______ everyone at the party. (A) paid attention to (B) got the attention of (C)
was drawn to (D) made the attack on
解答 B
解析 (C) be drawn to被……所吸引( )44. My English teacher wanted us to ______ a paper comparing English and Chinese poems. (A) send off (B)
give in (C) take over (D) turn in
解答 D
解析 (A) 寄出；(B) 讓步；(C) 接管；(D) 呈交( )45. These instructions are ______ assembling the portable table. (A) use in (B) using to (C) useful in (D) used as
解答 C
解析 這些指示用於組裝這張活動的桌子。 be useful in 在……上有用；(D) 當……使用( )46. Because of poor money management, the company was ______ by a large firm last year. (A) taken over (B)
put on (C) run over (D) composed of
解答 A
解析 依題意來看，應該是「接管」。選項中的 (A)taken over 就是「接管」之意，因放在be動詞was 之後，為被動語態。
( )47. I invited her to my birthday party, but she ______. I felt disappointed. (A) heard from me (B) backed up (C)
turned me down (D) put up with me
解答 C
解析 解題的線索在於 but 和 disappointed 兩個字，因為失望當然是暗示被拒絕了，且
but 是連接兩個相反的意思，所以也間接暗示「拒絕」的意思。( )48. Judy does not like to attend Bill’s birthday party, so she asked me to go ______ her. (A) in place of (B) in
connection with (C) in addition to (D) at the risk of
解答 A
解析 attend 是「參加」；Judy不想參加Bill 的生日會，她要我______她去。這個空格裡當然應該填「代替」這個詞。選項中的“in place of ” 就是「代替」。
( )49. The Internet is really appealing. Many students ______ playing games in Internet cafes. (A) are applied to (B)
are tired of (C) are afraid of (D) are addicted to
解答 D
解析 appealing 是「吸引人」的意思，所以當然很多人「沉迷於」，由appealing 這個線索可以解題。
( )50. President Bush said the United States would not reduce its support for Taiwan ______ better relations with
mainland China. (A) in exchange for (B) in the midst of (C) in the long run (D) on condition that
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解答 A
三 、 文 法 選 擇 題 (40 題 每 題 0 分 共 0 分 )( ) 1. Tim’s advisor suggests that he ______ many different courses to find out what he is really interested in. (A)
take (B) takes (C) to take (D) taken
解答 A
解析 S1 suggest that S2 (should) V…
( ) 2. Though it is ______ convenient to live in the suburbs, I love the fresh air and tranquility. (A) little (B) less (C)
few (D) much
解答 B
( ) 3. A deserted old house is easily associated ______ ghosts and witches. (A) to (B) by (C) for (D) with
解答 D
解析 deserted adj. 無人居住的；棄置的( ) 4. You had better ______ home because it’s raining heavily outside. (A) to stay (B) to have stayed (C) to be
staying (D) stay
解答 D
解析 had better + 動詞原形。rain heavily 下大雨。( ) 5. My uncle has bought a house ______ a swimming pool and a tennis court. (A) who has (B) with (C) to have
(D) which is
解答 B
解析 (A) 的who 要改為which 或that ，而(D) 的is 要改為has
( ) 6. Jerry’s car broke down on his way home, so later he had it ______. (A) fix (B) to fix (C) to be fixed (D) fixed
解答 D
( ) 7. My mother sat down ______ my side and taught me how to write words. (A) by (B) for (C) in (D) at
解答 A
( ) 8. Pull up the shade ______ I can see the garden outside. (A) although (B) unless (C) after (D) so
解答 D
( ) 9. The bill ______ the service and tax, so you don’t have to pay extra. (A) including (B) include (C) inclusive
(D) includes
解答 D
解析 這個句子主詞為 the bill 並無主要動詞，所以必須選動詞include。( )10. This is the house ______ my child was born. (A) that (B) where (C) which (D) what
解答 B
解析 若要選 that 和which ，在born 之後需加上in，或是選which ，但需在which 之前加上in。( )11. It was in the park ______ I saw Peter yesterday. (A) how (B) when (C) who (D) that
解答 D
解析 It is + 強調部分 + that + 子句。此為分裂句之句型。( )12. Edward, ______ a bad cold, hadn’t come to work for two days. (A) who has (B) who had (C) without (D)
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which had
解答 B
( )13. Next to him ______ a lantern, a ladder, a brush, and some paint. (A) is (B) are (C) was (D) to be
解答 B
解析 此為倒裝句型。把介系詞片語 next to him 移至句首，其後改為倒裝句。( )14. It was the brave boy ______ saved the old man’s life. (A) when (B) that (C) where (C) how
解答 B
解析 It was + 強調部分 + that + 子句。此為分裂句之句型。( )15. The runaway girl, who had nothing with her, ______ where to go. (A) not knowing (B) didn’t know (C) who
didn’t know (D) known
解答 B
( )16. All the students ______ one week to finish the report did a great job. (A) to give (B) given (C) giving (D)
gave
解答 B
( )17. He finished a painting during the night ______ there was a typhoon. (A) where (B) when (C) how (D) why
解答 B
解析 先行詞為 the night 表時間，故其後接關係副詞when 。( )18. It was Mary ______ stole the money. (A) where (B) when (C) that (D) how
解答 C
解析 It is + 強調部分 + that + 子句。此為分裂句之句型。( )19. George noticed the old man ______ at him angrily. (A) to stare (B) and staring (C) stared (D) staring
解答 D
解析 notice 為感官動詞，後可加原形動詞或動詞ing
( )20. I find it hard to put my gratitude ______ words. (A) to (B) with (C) by (D) into
解答 D
( )21. “Get your homework ______ first, and then you can go out to play,” said the mother. (A) do (B) to do (C)
done (D) did
解答 C
( )22. My motorcycle was stuck in the gutter. I had to get somebody ______ me. (A) help (B) helping (C) helped
(D) to help
解答 D
解析 gutter n. 排水溝( )23. ______ able to enter my first-choice university is very exciting. (A) Be (B) Being (C) Doing (D) Do
解答 B
( )24. Helping the needy ______ his goal of life. (A) is (B) are (C) be (D) to be
解答 A
( )25. I’m sorry I’ve kept you ______ so long. (A) wait (B) to wait (C) waiting (D) waited
解答 C
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( )26. Henry is in a bad mood. You had better leave him ______. (A) along (B) lonesome (C) lonely (D) alone
解答 D
解析 leave (someone) alone 讓某人獨處( )27. I can’t imagine ______ in public. (A) singing (B) to sing (C) sing (D) sang
解答 A
解析 in public 在眾人面前( )28. Another way to learn English well ______ to listen to English radio programs. (A) is (B) are (C) be (D)
being
解答 A
( )29. ______ to the details, they will be presented in the next proposal. (A) In addition (B) As (C) Due (D) In
order
解答 B
解析 in addition to 除了……還有……；due to 由於；in order to 為了( )30. Joe is willing to help you ______ any way. (A) over (B) on (C) in (D) at
解答 C
解析 in any way 無論如何( )31. The serious illness caused Diane ______ working. (A) stop (B) stop to (C) to stop (D) stopped
解答 C
( )32. One side of the road is lined with houses, and on ______ side is a big stadium. (A) other (B) the other (C)
another (D) one another
解答 B
解析 stadium 運動場；路只有兩邊，故須指定，因此選one…, the other…
( )33. All of my friends, ______ Stan, enjoy music very much. (A) to include (B) inclusive (C) included (D)
including
解答 D
解析 including + N
N + included
inclusive of N
( )34. This dining table comes ______ three sizes and two colors. (A) for (B) with (C) on (D) in
解答 D
( )35. I ______ planting orchids difficult, so I consulted the book. (A) enjoyed (B) guessed (C) made (D) found
解答 D
解析 orchid 蘭花；find + O + 形容詞補語( )36. Stan’s voice is higher than ______ of Thomas. (A) those (B) that (C) this (D) the
解答 B
解析 that 代替前面的 voice
( )37. The book describes ______ aboriginal people. (A) what the author has done for (B) where had the author
helped (C) which the author helped (D) how to helping
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解答 A
解析 名詞子句 wh- + S + V
aboriginal people 原住民( )38. Being rude ______ with your teacher is not accepted. (A) of arguing (B) for talking (C) when talking (D)
arguing
解答 C
解析 when + V-ing 表一分詞構句 = when you talk
( )39. The singer made miniskirts ______ by wearing one everywhere she went. (A) popularity (B) being popular
(C) be popular (D) popular
解答 D
解析 形容詞做受詞補語( )40. Zola is absent today; she ______ ill. (A) shouldn’t have been (B) would have been (C) could be (D) would
be
解答 C
解析 could be 有可能，對現在事實的推測
四 、 單 選 對 話 題 (50 題 每 題 0 分 共 0 分 )( ) 1. A: Are you sure you want to join the singing contest?
B: Of course, since it’s the fastest way to become famous.
A: But you can’t even finish singing a whole song!
B: ______ Maybe I have the potential to be a great singer.
(A)You can never tell!
(B) I couldn’t agree with you more.
(C) See? I told you!
(D) Well, I am afraid so.
解答 A
解析 (A) 誰都說不準。(B) 我非常同意你。(C) 看吧！我就說！ (D) 恐怕是這樣。( ) 2. A: I want to ask Dorothy to babysit for me. Is she free tonight?
B: ______ But I could ask Kevin.
A: Thank you. The baby loves him, too.
(A) Can I be of help?
(B) What time do you want her at your house?
(C) I don’t think she is.
(D) Fine, he will be there then.
解答 C
解析 因為 B 回答，「但是我可以問問凱文」，表示Dorothy 沒空，又A 後面說「小孩也喜歡Kevin 」。
( ) 3. A: ______
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B: I don’t know. She’s already half an hour late.
A: We’d better try her cell phone.
(A) Would you please have her call me back?
(B) What’s taking Jessica so long?
(C) Who’s Jessica talking to?
(D) When will Jessica be home tonight?
解答 B
解析 (A) 可以請她回我電話嗎？ (B) 潔西卡為什麼那麼久還沒來？( ) 4. A: ______
B: I thought the bus leaves at 6:30. But when I got there, it was already gone.
A: You should get up earlier tomorrow!
(A) How often does the bus come?
(B) How come you are late again?
(C) Why did you get up so early?
(D) Do you take the bus to work?
解答 B
解析 (A) 公車多久一班？ (B) 你為什麼又遲到了？( ) 5. A: Could I leave a message for Mr. Benson?
B: ______
(A) OK. I will put you through.
(B) Sure, I will call him back.
(C) Yes. I miss you too.
(D) No problem. Let me get a pen first.
解答 D
解析 (A) 好，我幫你轉接過去。 (B) 好，我會回電給他。 (D) 沒問題，我先拿枝筆。( ) 6. A: Do you mind turning the music down a little?
B: ______
(A) No, sorry. I didn’t notice you are on the phone.
(B) Yes, I’ll do it right now.
(C) Yes, it’s too loud.
(D) No, but I can’t hear it.
解答 A
解析 (A) 抱歉，我沒注意到你在講電話。 (B) 我介意，我馬上關小聲點。 (C) 我介意，太大聲了。 (D) 不介意，但是我聽不到。
( ) 7. A: How soon will the photos be done?
B: ______
A: Good. I’ll come back then.
(A) One minute, please. I will be right back.
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(B) It takes thirty minutes to get them ready, sir.
(C) I will send them straight to your house.
(D) Stay here. It will take some time.
解答 B
解析 答題技巧： A 回答了「我到時候再來」，表示需要一段時間。(A) 請等一分鐘，我馬上回來。 (B) 先生，要三十分鐘才會好。 (C) 我直接寄到你家。 (D) 待在這兒，不會太久的。
( ) 8. A: I really don’t want to cook dinner tonight. I’m too tired.
B: Then let’s go out for dinner.
A: Good. _______
(A) I’ll make some spaghetti.
(B) I need a cup of good tea now.
(C) We haven’t eaten out for a long time.
(D) Which do you prefer, juice or coffee?
解答 C
( ) 9. A: How would you like to send this parcel?
B: ______
(A) I just received it. (B) I sent it yesterday. (C) By airmail. (D) I don’t know what’s in it.
解答 C
解析 parcel n. 包裹( )10. A: How would you like your steak, sir?
B: ______
(A) I’d like my steak medium. (B) I like steak very much. (C) Pass me the salt, will you? (D) I hate beef.
解答 A
( )11. A: How would you like your coffee, ma’am?
B: ______
(A) I don’t drink tea. (B) The coffee maker isn’t working. (C) Yes, I do. (D) Black, please.
解答 D
( )12. A: I think I’ve got a cold.
B: ______
(A) Good for you. (B) Then you’d better go see a doctor. (C) Here we are. (D) I don’t think you can make
it.
解答 B
( )13. A: When will you arrive at the airport?
B: ______
(A) In half an hour. (B) There is no way. (C) The traffic was so heavy. (D) I left the key on the table.
解答 A
( )14. A: How did you get to the fair yesterday?
B: ______
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(A) With my sister. (B) By train. (C) At three thirty. (D) I lost my wallet.
解答 B
解析 fair n. 市集( )15. A: Do you own your house or rent it?
B: ______
(A) Who knows? (B) I bought it three years ago. (C) Watch the steps. (D) The weather is very changeable.
解答 B
( )16. A: How come John didn’t come to the party?
B: ______
(A) He will be leaving in 10 minutes. (B) I’ll be right with you. (C) He was under the weather. (D) He
doesn’t like to drink water.
解答 C
解析 under the weather 身體微恙( )17. A: Is there anything I can do for you?
B: ______
(A) I have nothing to do with it.
(B) You can say that again.
(C) Yes, can I see the shirt that’s on the model.
(D) I don’t know where you are.
解答 C
解析 (A) I have nothing to do with it. 我與此事無關。(B) You can say that again. 你是對的，你很正確。
( )18. A: I am so angry. I just lost my new bicycle.
B: ______
(A) I am sorry to hear that.
(B) Don’t worry. Let’s call it a day.
(C) You should keep the change.
(D) It’s nice to drive a new bicycle.
解答 A
( )19. A: We are planning a picnic. ______
B: Sure.
(A) Tomorrow will be rainy.
(B) What do you think of the tea?
(C) Lemonade is my favorite.
(D) Do you want to join us?
解答 D
( )20. A: My grandpa is in the hospital.
B: Oh, ______
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A: He has a heart problem.
(A) what a blessing it is!
(B) how about your grandma?
(C) good for him!
(D) is it anything serious?
解答 D
解析 (A) blessing n. 祝福。(C) Good for him! 他做得好！(D) 此處的it 指的是狀況或情境。
( )21. A: Could you tell me where Market Street is?
B: ______
(A) The flea market is around the corner.
(B) Go straight ahead for three blocks and then turn left.
(C) I couldn’t agree more.
(D) Be my guest.
解答 B
解析 flea market 跳蚤市場。block 街區。I couldn’t agree more. 我非常同意。Be my guest. 我請客。
( )22. A: Hello, this is Mary. May I speak to Peter?
B: ______
(A) What is Peter doing?
(B) He is not here right now. Do you want to leave a message?
(C) Can you repeat the math question?
(D) I don’t know to whom you are talking.
解答 B
解析 leave a message 留下訊息( )23. A: Waiter, I’d like to see the menu, please.
B: ______, Miss.
(A) After you
(B) There it was
(C) Here you are
(D) Thanks anyway
解答 C
解析 (A) After you. 你先請。( )24. A: You look great in your new dress.
B: ______
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(A) I like to buy new dresses.
(B) Thanks.
(C) That’s the least I could do.
(D) Please take it easy.
解答 B
解析 the least 最少，至少take it easy 放輕鬆
( )25. A: ______ You look upset.
B: I failed my History exam again.
A: Come on! Keep working, and you will do better next time.
(A) I beg your pardon.
(B) What’s the matter with you?
(C) Why don’t you take a break?
(D) How about going to the library together?
解答 B
解析 (A) 對不起，請你再說一次。( )26. A: I haven’t seen Mr. Green for a while.
B: Didn’t you know that he has been hospitalized?
A: ______
(A) Never mind.
(B) How is everything going?
(C) I’m sorry to hear that.
(D) Where has he been?
解答 C
解析 (A) 沒關係(B) 近來好嗎？(C) 聽到這件事真令人難過(D) 他去哪了？( )27. A: Would you mind if I leave now? I have to catch the last bus.
B: ______
A: Thank you. See you tomorrow.
(A) Yes. Not at all.
(B) Certainly not. Just go ahead.
(C) Sure. See you.
(D) No. You must stay.
解答 B
解析 因為 A 問介不介意，而A 又回答謝謝，所以B 的回答是不介意。(A) 答案前後矛盾(B) 當然不介意，請便(C) 介意，明天見，也是前後矛盾(D) 不介意，你必須留下，也是前後矛盾。
( )28. A: Do you have fifty dollars with you?
B: Why?
A: I left my wallet at home, and I have to take the MRT.
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B: Sure. Here you are.
A: Thanks a lot. ______
(A) When can you return it to me?
(B) What’s wrong with you?
(C) No problem.
(D) I’ll pay you back tomorrow.
解答 D
( )29. A: Please give my best regards to your family.
B: ______
(A) You are welcome.
(B) Thank you very much. I will.
(C) I don’t think so.
(D) When will you come back?
解答 B
解析 A ：請代我問候你的家人。( )30. A: Hurry up! The bus is coming.
B: ______
(A) What’s wrong with you?
(B) May I help you?
(C) I know, but I’m too tired to run any faster.
(D) I came here by train.
解答 C
( )31. A: Are you coming to the party this Saturday?
B: ______ But I have to prepare for an important interview.
(A) Of course. I am looking forward to it.
(B) It will be my pleasure.
(C) We are going to have a great time.
(D) I wish I could.
解答 D
解析 因為 B 後面說要準備重要的訪談、面試，表示他不能去。( )32. A: Could you turn down the TV? I’m trying to study.
B: Not now. ______
(A) I’m sorry it disturbed you.
(B) This is my favorite song!
(C) I’m glad you like it.
(D) It would be my honor.
解答 B
解析 因為 B 回答現在不要關小聲點，所以選(B) 。(A) 很抱歉打擾到你(C) 很高興你很喜歡24
(D) 榮幸之至。( )33. A: ______. The Aloha Hotel. The fare is $85.
B: Here’s $100. Keep the change.
(A) Where to? (B) Welcome to the city.
(C) Here we are. (D) How may I help you?
解答 C
解析 fare n. 車資；(A) 上哪兒？(C) 我們到了。( )34. A: Could you make three copies of this?
B: ______
A: OK. There’s no rush.
(A) I’m sorry to bother you.
(B) I can’t right now, but maybe later.
(C) Sorry. I am new here.
(D) This is not my job.
解答 B
解析 There’s no rush. 不急；(B) 我現在沒辦法，待會或許可以。( )35. A: Welcome to the Italian Kitchen.
B: ______
A: Can I have your name, please?
(A) I have a reservation for six people.
(B) I’d like to book two seats to New York.
(C) We are ready to order.
(D) What would you recommend?
解答 A
( )36. A: Jessie, you didn’t show up at Katie’s party, did you?
B: No. Actually, ______
(A) I really don’t enjoy that kind of activity.
(B) when is the party?
(C) I know Jessie very well.
(D) my cousin is coming over to my place tonight.
解答 A
( )37. A: Are you ready to order?
B: Not yet. ______
A: OK. I’ll be back later.
(A) Could you repeat that?
(B) I’ll have a salad and a milk tea.
(C) We need another minute.
(D) Could you bring me the bill?
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解答 C
解析 (C) 我們還要一會兒。( )38. A: It’s hard to keep in shape. ______
B: What a poor excuse! You can go jogging right now.
(A) Why don’t you give it a try?
(B) I just don’t have the time.
(C) That doesn’t sound like much fun.
(D) Yeah, I guess so.
解答 B
( )39. A: When can we move in?
B: ______
(A) Pets are allowed in the building.
(B) Any time.
(C) If it’s all right, we want to move in this weekend.
(D) Sure, this way, please.
解答 B
( )40. A: Could you turn off all the lights when you leave?
B: Sure. ______
A: Thanks. See you tomorrow.
(A) Leave it to me.
(B) Let’s call it a day.
(C) Why don’t you do it now?
(D) I still have a lot of work to do.
解答 A
解析 (A) 包在我身上。(B) 今天就到此為止。( )41. A: Waiter, bill please. ______
B: Why?
A: I just got promoted.
B: Congratulations!
(A) I am full. I can’t take another bite.
(B) It’s my treat today.
(C) Would you like some more tea?
(D) I won the lottery yesterday.
解答 B
解析 (B) 今天我請客。( )42. Interviewer: Why did you leave your last job?
Interviewee: ______
(A) My former boss was awful.
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(B) My former job was not interesting.
(C) My former company is too far from my home.
(D) I was fired because I was always late for work.
解答 C
解析 (B) 我上個工作一點也不有趣。( )43. A: May I help you?
B: Yes, I’m here for an interview.
A: ______
B: I’d like to see Mr. Lee of the Personnel Department.
(A) Whom do you have an appointment with?
(B) When would you like to start working?
(C) What kind of job are you looking for?
(D) What do you know about our company?
解答 A
解析 the Personnel Department 人事部門(A) 你跟誰有預約？
( )44. A: I’m looking for a part-time job. ______
B: Yes, we need a shop clerk who can work from the early evening until midnight.
(A) Is your company nearby?
(B) May I introduce myself to you?
(C) Do you offer free meals?
(D) Are there any openings?
解答 D
解析 (A) 你公司在附近嗎？(D) 有任何空缺嗎？( )45. Interviewer: What makes you think that you are qualified for this position?
Interviewee: ______
(A) I graduated from the best university.
(B) I did pretty well in school.
(C) I am well organized, and I’m a team player.
(D) I live near the company.
解答 C
解析 qualified for 對……具有資格(C) 我做事有組織，而且有團隊精神。
( )46. A: Is there anything you want to know about the job?
B: Yes. ______
A: No, but employees also don’t work extra hours in this company.
(A) Do we get paid for overtime?
(B) How many hours do we work a day?
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(C) Should I arrive by 9:00 every morning?
(D) Will we have two hours for the lunch break?
解答 A
解析 (A) 加班有給薪嗎？( )47. A: Thank you very much for coming in.
B: Thank you. It was nice of you to agree to interview me.
A: ________
(A) Our company offers good benefits.
(B) We’ll let you know what our decision is.
(C) You just graduated from college, didn’t you?
(D) Be my guest. You can come over any time.
解答 B
解析 (A) 我們公司福利很好；(B) 我們會讓你知道面試結果；(D) 請隨意，何時要來都可以。( )48. A: Please describe your strong and weak points.
B: ______
(A) I majored in English and minored in Accounting.
(B) I can be tough, but that’s because I want things done right.
(C) I enjoy hiking, but I don’t like playing sports.
(D) I cannot speak English fast, and I’m not good at talking with others.
解答 B
解析 (A) 我主修英文副修會計；(C) 我很強硬，但那是因為求好心切。( )49. A: Your resume said that you have a bachelor’s degree in math.
B: Yes, I like to work with figures.
A: Then, how has your education prepared you for being a secretary?
B: ______
(A) I’m good at keeping records at meetings.
(B) I’m not that interested in being a secretary.
(C) I hope that there will be an opportunity for on-the-job training.
(D) I plan to become a math teacher later on.
解答 C
解析 a bachelor in math數學學士；figure 數字(A) 我擅長做會議紀錄；(C) 我希望會有在職訓練的機會。
( )50. Mary: What’s the matter, Joe? You look upset.
Joe: I lost my job today.
Mary: ______
(A) You are missing the point. (B) I am just kidding.
(C) I am sorry to hear that. (D) It’s very nice of you to say so.
解答 C
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解析 瑪麗該回答“ I’m sorry….” ，這並不表示喬丟工作是瑪麗害的，而是在聽到對方發生不好的事情時，都可以回答 “I’m sorry to hear that.” 「很遺憾聽到那樣。」來表示感同身受的同情，答案為(C) 。
五 、 綜 合 測 驗 題 (159小 題 每 小 題 0 分 共 0 分 ) 1. The colors a person likes say more about him or her than he or she could tell you �______ words. According to
studies, the color blue �______ people who are quiet and orderly. Blue seems to be able to �______ blood
pressure. So, drivers of blue cars are usually relaxed. They are �______ to stop and let people cross the street first.
Moreover, lovers of the color blue �______ be careful.
( ) �(A) with (B) of (C) for (D) in
( ) �(A) attracts (B) is attracted to (C) attracts to (D) attracting
( ) �(A) raise (B) increase (C) produce (D) lower
( ) �(A) dislike (B) likely (C) unlike (D) like
( ) �(A) tend to (B) fall on (C) break into (D) reach out to
解答 �D;�A;�D;�B;�A
解析 �此句主詞為藍色the color blue ，所以動詞attracts 為主動，若主詞為人，則為被動「被……所吸引」�(B) 落在；(C) 闖入；(D) 伸手幫助
2. Who loves the color purple? Sensitive people do. Those �______ like the arts, �______ musicians and dancers,
often prefer the color purple. These people are �______ dreamers and perfectionists. That’s why they are hard to
please and hard to understand. �______ purple is a royal color in Western cultures, yellow is the color that �
______ emperors in Chinese culture. So in ancient China, common people were not allowed to wear yellow.
( ) �(A) what (B) who (C) that (D) which
( ) �(A) include (B) included (C) includes (D) including
( ) �(A) also (B) therefore (C) among (D) however
( ) �(A) Despite (B) While (C) Except (D) Besides
( ) �(A) reveals (B) educates (C) symbolizes (D) signs
解答 �B;�D;�A;�B;�C
3. It’s clear that no one is surrounded �______ the same color all the time. But, if you pay close attention to any of
your friends, you may find that he or she has a preference �______ particular colors. These colors can tell you
about his or her �______. Take yellow for example. People fond of yellow may be happy, lively, and friendly.
Yellow lovers welcome new ideas. But, people who drive yellow cars �______ drive fast. Perhaps this is because
the color yellow �______ one’s mind active and busy.
( ) �(A) by (B) in (C) of (D) for
( ) �(A) to (B) of (C) on (D) for
( ) �(A) mood (B) hobby (C) personality (D) nationality
( ) �(A) associate with (B) are said to (C) seem to be (D) are fond of
( ) �(A) making (B) to make (C) makes (D) is made of
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解答 �A;�D;�C;�B;�C
4. What color do you �______ with the word “happiness?” Close your eyes, and what comes to mind? Red?
Yellow? Orange? Or Blue? If you ask this question to one hundred people, they are �______ describe one
hundred different colors and forms. Some may be similar, but never the same. Colors �______ people’s moods
and feelings. Colors have a psychological impact �______ their minds. Through the use of colors, people can
change their moods and even their lifestyles. For example, if you want to be energetic, then use bright yellow. If
you feel tired, green is your best choice. �______, a different color can change the way you feel. Colors are
powerful; they are like magic.
( ) �(A) represent (B) associate (C) reveal (D) imagine
( ) �(A) fond of (B) tend to (C) point to (D) likely to
( ) �(A) reflect (B) seize (C) carry (D) recognize
( ) �(A) to (B) at (C) on (D) of
( ) �(A) In other words (B) For one thing (C) Above all (D) For the time being
解答 �B;�D;�A;�C;�A
解析 �(A) 反應；(B) 抓住；(C) 攜帶；(D) 認出�(A) 換句話說；(B) 其一；(C) 尤其、最重要；(D) 暫時、目前
5. People around the world are crazy about Harry Potter series. The main character, Harry Potter, is loved throughout
the world, and ______ is his creator. J. K. Rowling is a true wizard, a woman ______ provides readers with a
fantastic world. Divorced, Rowling ______ public assistance in a tiny flat with her infant daughter. At that time,
she had to ______ all the time, so she wrote Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at a table in a café during
her daughter’s naps. Rowling creates a child who escapes ______ the confines of the adult world and goes
somewhere he has power. After Rowling began writing about Harry and his friends, she felt that ______ what
situation she found herself in, she could always turn to the character she had created. ______ was Harry Potter
that rescued her. Harry Potter series is really about the power of imagination. What Harry is learning to do is to
develop his full potential.
( ) (A) that (B) so (C) too (D) such
( ) (A) who (B) to whose (C) to whom (D) whom
( ) (A) let on (B) invested on (C) turned on (D) lived on
( ) (A) drop by (B) make full use of (C) turn into (D) become familiar with
( ) (A) for (B) of (C) from (D) off
( ) (A) no matter (B) such as (C) in case (D) even if
( ) (A) That (B) Which (C) It (D) What
解答 B; A; D; B; C; A; C
解析 「不管如何」的英文說法是whatever 也可以說成no matter what 。such as後面要跟著名詞或動名詞，in case 和even if 都是連接詞要接子句，後三個選項以文法的角度來看都不是正答。
6. People around the world are crazy about Harry Potter series. The main character, Harry Potter, is loved throughout
the world, and ______ is his creator. J. K. Rowling is a true wizard, a woman ______ provides readers with a
fantastic world. Divorced, Rowling ______ public assistance in a tiny flat with her infant daughter. At that time,
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she had to ______ all the time, so she wrote Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at a table in a café during
her daughter’s naps. Rowling creates a child who escapes ______ the confines of the adult world and goes
somewhere he has power. After Rowling began writing about Harry and his friends, she felt that ______ what
situation she found herself in, she could always turn to the character she had created. ______ was Harry Potter
that rescued her. Harry Potter series is really about the power of imagination. What Harry is learning to do is to
develop his full potential.
( ) (A) that (B) so (C) too (D) such
( ) (A) who (B) to whose (C) to whom (D) whom
( ) (A) let on (B) invested on (C) turned on (D) lived on
( ) (A) drop by (B) make full use of (C) turn into (D) become familiar with
( ) (A) for (B) of (C) from (D) off
( ) (A) no matter (B) such as (C) in case (D) even if
( ) (A) That (B) Which (C) It (D) What
解答 B; A; D; B; C; A; C
解析 「不管如何」的英文說法是whatever 也可以說成no matter what 。such as後面要跟著名詞或動名詞，in case 和even if 都是連接詞要接子句，後三個選項以文法的角度來看都不是正答。
7. Rowling divorced her husband after ______ birth to a daughter, Jessica. She then moved to Edinburgh to work
______ an English teacher. Teaching English kept her ______ in the afternoons and evenings, but left her
mornings free to write.
Rowling continued working ______ her first story about Harry Potter. Success did not come ______. The
first volume was rejected by several publishers before it was finally published in 1997.
( ) (A) given (B) giving (C) give (D) to give
( ) (A) for (B) with (C) in (D) as
( ) (A) busy (B) busily (C) business (D) businessman
( ) (A) by (B) in (C) on (D) with
( ) (A) night (B) nighttime (C) overnight (D) nightly
解答 B; D; A; C; C
8. Chocolate contains more ______ 300 known chemicals. Scientists have been working ______ isolating
specific chemicals and chemical combinations that may explain some of the pleasurable effects of consuming
chocolate.
Caffeine is the most ______ chemical ingredient, and while it’s present in chocolate, it can only be found
______ small quantities. Theobromine, a weak stimulant, is also present, but in slightly higher amounts. The
combination of these two chemicals may provide the “ ______” in the chocolate eaters’ experience.
( ) (A) than (B) then (C) over (D) often
( ) (A) in (B) as (C) on (D) for
( ) (A) good-known (B) well-known (C) well known (D) well-know
( ) (A) in (B) at (C) of (D) with
( ) (A) left (B) right (C) light (D) lift
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解答 A; C; B; A; D
解析 isolate v. 使……分離specific adj. 特別的combination n. 結合pleasurable adj. 令人快樂的consume v. 吃，喝，消費caffeine n. 咖啡因ingredient n. 成分quantity n. 分量，數量theobromine n. 咖啡鹼stimulant n. 興奮劑lift n. 提升，振奮
9. The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter’s first book, is published in 1902 and was expanded ______ an
illustrated letter she had sent to a young friend who was ill. Peter is one of her best- ______ characters and
children the world over are familiar ______ this classic tale of naughty Peter’s escape ______ Mr.
McGregor’s garden. The story continues in The Tale of Benjamin Bunny when he returns to the garden with his
cousin to retrieve the jacket and shoes he ______ in the chase.
( ) (A) with (B) from (C) into (D) over
( ) (A) know (B) knew (C) to know (D) known
( ) (A) above (B) for (C) with (D) down
( ) (A) from (B) up (C) as (D) on
( ) (A) losing (B) lose (C) lost (D) loss
解答 B; D; C; A; C
解析 expand v. 擴大，發展illustrated adj. 加插圖的familiar adj. 熟悉的classic adj. 代表的，典型的naughty adj. 頑皮的cousin n. 堂（表）兄弟姐妹retrieve v. 取回chase n. 追蹤
10. Joanna and Sue were roommates. One day during the winter, Joanna became very sick �______ pneumonia. She
had a high fever and could �______ breathe. �______ she could do all day long was lie in bed and look through a
small window at the brick wall outside. The doctor told Sue that Joanna had only one chance in ten to live and
�______ she would have a much better chance if she could think about living �______ dying.
( ) �(A) for (B) in (C) on (D) with
( ) �(A) hardly (B) quickly (C) usually (D) likely
( ) �(A) Nothing (B) Some (C) All (D) Little
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( ) �(A) which (B) that (C) when (D) where
( ) �(A) in terms of (B) in line with (C) rather than (D) in light of
解答 �D;�A;�C;�B;�C
解析 �答案為hardly 。hardly = rarely 意為「幾乎不」。
�答案為that 。
The doctor told Sue that + 子句and that + 子句。其中第一個that 可省略，第二個that 不可省略。此二that 子句皆為told 其後之名詞子句。
11. When Sue returned to Joanna’s bedside, she heard her quietly counting backwards while �______ out the
window.
“Twelve, eleven, ten, nine, eight, seven,” Joanna whispered slowly. Sue looked out the window but could see
only the brick wall �______ an old ivy vine clinging to it. “What are you counting?” Sue asked. “Six,” Joanna
continued. “They are falling �______ now. There are only five �______.”
“Five what?” Sue asked in confusion. “Leaves,” explained Joanna. “Five leaves on that vine. When the last one
falls, I’m going to die.” “Stop �______ such nonsense and go back to sleep!” Sue scolded her friend.
( ) �(A) looked (B) looking (C) to look (D) having looked
( ) �(A) with (B) for (C) in (D) to
( ) �(A) more fast (B) fastly (C) faster (D) less fast
( ) �(A) to be leaving (B) to leave (C) leaving (D) left
( ) �(A) talking (B) to talk (C) and talk (D) to talking
解答 �B;�A;�C;�D;�A
12. Sue went out �______ the freezing weather to buy Joanna some hot chicken soup. On her way back, she
�______ a neighbor, Old Behrman. He always drank too much, perhaps because he had never painted the
masterpiece he had always dreamed of �______. Sue told Old Behrman about Joanna’s sickness and her idea
about the last leaf. “What?!” shouted the kind old man. “I’ve never �______ such a thing! �______ absurd to
believe you’re going to die when a leaf falls. Joanna’s a lovely girl, and she must live!”
( ) �(A) within (B) through (C) into (D) across
( ) �(A) ran out of (B) called off (C) called upon (D) ran into
( ) �(A) painting (B) painted (C) to paint (D) having painted
( ) �(A) looked up to (B) heard of (C) came across (D) paid attention to
( ) �(A) Why (B) What (C) How (D) When
解答 �C;�D;�A;�B;�C
13. By the next day, Joanna was almost well. It was then �______ Sue sat down by her friend’s bedside and told her
that Old Behrman had died �______ pneumonia during the night. He had been sick for only a short time. “His
shoes and clothing were �______with rain when they found him,” explained Sue. “Next to him �______ a
lantern, a ladder, brushes, and some paint.” Sue paused a little. “Look at that last leaf on the vine. It’s Behrman’s
masterpiece. He painted it during the night �______ the last leaf fell.”
( ) �(A) why (B) how (C) where (D) that
( ) �(A) for (B) of (C) with (D) as
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( ) �(A) screamed (B) soaked (C) noticed (D) robbed
( ) �(A) were (B) was (C) to be (D) being
( ) �(A) how (B) why (C) when (D) where
解答 �D;�B;�B;�A;�C
14. Joanna and Sue were artists who moved into Greenwich Village in New York City. �______ winter came and the
weather got colder, Joanna became ill with pneumonia. She got �______ sick that she started to believe that when
the last leaf fell from the vine outside her window, she would die. An old artist �______ Behrman, who lived in
the same building �______ the girls, went out into the cold night to paint a leaf on the wall—a leaf that would
never fall. Cold and wet from painting in the rain, he caught pneumonia and died. But the painted leaf gave Joanna
hope and enabled her to survive her illness. This was truly the masterpiece Behrman had always �______ painting.
( ) �(A) Because (B) Although (C) As (D) But
( ) �(A) much (B) less (C) such (D) so
( ) �(A) named (B) naming (C) was named (D) being named
( ) �(A) like (B) as (C) with (D) for
( ) �(A) dreamed of (B) longed to (C) ran out of (D) referred to
解答 �C;�D;�A;�B;�A
解析 �答案選(B) as ，因為前有the same ，故其後必接as。15. Many people drink tea, but the way they do so �______ from culture to culture. For example, the British put milk
and sugar in their tea. The Americans like it �______ a slice of lemon. For the Taiwanese, all �______ is needed
are semi-fermented tea leaves and a small teapot �______ with hot water. Tea has been drunk �______ the
Chinese for thousands of years. But, in the 1980s, something changed in the way we drink tea. Red Bubble Tea and
Pearl Milk Tea were created in Taiwan.
( ) �(A) different (B) differs (C) differing (D) to be different
( ) �(A) on (B) with (C) to (D) for
( ) �(A) that (B) what (C) which (D) how
( ) �(A) full of (B) filling (C) full (D) filled
( ) �(A) for (B) between (C) by (D) with
解答 �B;�B;�A;�D;�C
解析 �這裡是標準的被動語氣 be + p.p. + by
16. There are many stories about the �______ of Red Bubble Tea and Pearl Milk Tea. What is known is that in
Taichung in 1983, a tea revolution �______. The revolution was �______ by a young man called Liu Han Jie. He
was a tea master and ran a tea shop �______ sold tea and tea-drinking devices. Liu often wondered why Taiwanese
people loved to drink only hot tea, not cold tea, �______ the hot weather of Taiwan.
( ) �(A) organs (B) organizations (C) origins (D) orders
( ) �(A) occurred (B) happening (C) was taken place (D) happened to
( ) �(A) to lead (B) leading (C) lead (D) led
( ) �(A) that (B) who (C) which (D) where
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( ) �(A) on (B) at (C) in (D) for
解答 �C;�A;�D;�C;�C
解析 �(A) 器官(B) 組織(D) 訂購；�(D) 碰巧；�be led by 由……所帶領17. In 1983, Liu was �______ a trip to Japan. He saw a tea master using a shaker to make a glass of iced tea. That
inspired Liu. When he got back to Taichung he experimented with a new way of making tea. He made a pot of tea
�______ six grams of tea leaves. Then, he separated the leaves from the tea. He put the tea into a shaker. He also
added ice and sugar, and �______ it up and down �______ bubbles appeared. Why did Liu add ice to the tea?
Because when he poured the tea into a glass, the low temperature of the tea would cause the bubbles to �______
from the bottom of the glass. He called his drink “Red Bubble Tea.”
( ) �(A) with (B) for (C) at (D) on
( ) �(A) used (B) to use (C) using (D) usage
( ) �(A) shake (B) shaking (C) shook (D) shaken
( ) �(A) until (B) by (C) far from (D) nothing but
( ) �(A) bring about (B) come up (C) catch up with (D) grow up
解答 �D;�C;�C;�A;�B
解析 �shake-shook-shaken ，這裡是跟著連接詞and ，所以也用過去簡單式；�(C) 一點也不(D) 只不過是；�(A) 導致、造成(C) 趕上
18. Liu introduced Red Bubble Tea, �______ three flavors, to the market in 1983. �______, young people were very
fond of this new drink. The second wave of popularity came in 1987. Liu added a local snack food, tapioca pearls,
and milk �______ Red Bubble Tea. That is the Pearl Milk Tea that we have now. Nowadays, it is widely available
in street-side kiosks. The �______ of drinking Pearl Milk Tea has even �______ to Hong Kong, China, Canada
and America.
( ) �(A) of (B) in (C) for (D) at
( ) �(A) In particular (B) As well (C) By chance (D) For good
( ) �(A) at (B) with (C) to (D) on
( ) �(A) origin (B) fashion (C) mainland (D) cube
( ) �(A) succeeded (B) participated (C) developed (D) spread
解答 �B;�A;�C;�B;�D
解析 �(B) 也(C) 偶然地(D) 永遠地；�(A) 成功(B) 參與(C) 發展19. Spas were known �______ “fat farms” in decades past. They were �______ rich women went to lose weight and
come out looking more beautiful. Then people began �______ them health resorts, and sick or elderly people
visited spas for rest and physical therapy. Today spas are everywhere. They �______ even in department stores
and gyms. In a spa, one can easily spend a few hours soaking in a whirlpool or getting his or her back �______.
( ) �(A) for (B) as (C) with (D) to
( ) �(A) which (B) what (C) how (D) where
( ) �(A) were called (B) calling (C) called (D) call
( ) �(A) find (B) founded (C) are found (D) finding
( ) �(A) to rub (B) rubbing (C) rub (D) rubbed
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解答 �B;�D;�B ;�C;�D
20. Nowadays, spas �______ in health clubs in cities and suburban areas. There one can rest and relax after working
out in the gym. Actually, the number of �______ spas in the U.S. that are available on an hourly or a daily
�______ has greatly increased in the last 10 years. Moreover, it is not only women who �______ these places. A
quarter of all spa goers �______ now men. Going to spas has become a fashion for both men and women.
( ) �(A) find (B) found (C) are to find (D) are found
( ) �(A) so (B) such (C) this (D) which
( ) �(A) basis (B) base (C) basic (D) basement
( ) �(A) make up for (B) take into consideration (C) take advantage of (D) account for
( ) �(A) is (B) has (C) have (D) are
解答 �D;�B;�A;�C;�D
解析 �(A) 彌補、捏造 (B) 考慮 (C) 善用 (D) 解釋21. Meditation, which originated from Eastern religions, is now popular in Western culture. From ancient times,
meditation has been �______ as a way to reach inner peace, harmony, and inspiration. �______ meditation was
first used for religious purposes, this old technique puts great emphasis �______ the mind. It �______ to ease
pressure and anxiety. When one is overworked and �______, he or she may try meditation for relaxation.
Essentially meditation means slowing your mind way down, or even “emptying” it.
( ) �(A) practiced (B) exposed (C) sought (D) betrayed
( ) �(A) Due to (B) Despite (C) As (D) Therefore
( ) �(A) in (B) at (C) of (D) on
( ) �(A) used (B) has used (C) is used (D) makes use
( ) �(A) stressed out (B) dressed up (C) convinced of (D) qualified for
解答 �A;�C;�D;�C;�A
解析 �(B) 曝露 (C) 尋找(seek) (D) 背叛；�(C) as 表「因為」；�(C) convinced of 確信；(D) qualified for 有……的資格
22. A large number of people suffer �______ low self-esteem. What leads to low self-esteem? There are various
ways to �______ its cause. Many of these �______ our childhood experiences. A person may have been laughed
at by his or her parents as a child. Or one may have been made �______ of by other children, perhaps for a speech
problem or other handicap. A person with low self-esteem may feel he or she is never good enough and that no one
really loves him or her. Often a person with low self-esteem doesn’t love himself or herself either, �______ the
problem even worse.
( ) �(A) of (B) from (C) with (D) to
( ) �(A) attach (B) demand (C) explain (D) promote
( ) �(A) refer to (B) account for (C) get rid of (D) persist in
( ) �(A) fun (B) advantage (C) room (D) faces
( ) �(A) makes (B) making (C) to make (D) made
解答 �B;�C;�A;�A;�B
解析 �(A)refer to 和……有關連 (B) 解釋 (C) 擺脫 (D) 堅持；�(B) 由“which makes
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the problem even worse” 省略“which” 之後，改成分詞片語而來，which 指的是“often a person
with low self-esteem doesn’t love himself or herself either” 這項事實23. It’s not easy for many people to introduce themselves in public. They simply don’t feel comfortable �______
about themselves. However, it’s �______ that a job seeker tell the interviewers about his education, working
experience, �______ and accomplishments. How the interviewee describes himself or herself may decide
�______ he or she lands the job. So, it’s very important to �______ self-assured during the interview.
( ) �(A) to talk (B) talking (C) at talking (D) for talking
( ) �(A) corrupt (B) common (C) crucial (D) crude
( ) �(A) skills (B) skis (C) skins (D) skies
( ) �(A) how (B) where (C) what (D) whether
( ) �(A) feel (B) become (C) appear (D) appearing
解答 �B;�C;�A;�D;�C
解析 interviewee 面試者；self-assured = confident
�feel comfortable +V-ing；�appear 呈現出……+ adj.
24. What can you do to make yourself look good in a job interview? How do you let the �______ know that you are
the best one for the job? �______ many employers, people who know �______ to sell themselves will stand a
better chance of getting the job. If you are able to �______ explain the importance of your achievements, you may
stand out among all the applicants. �______, remember to speak for yourself in the interview.
( ) �(A) interviewers (B) interviews (C) interviewees (D) interviewing
( ) �(A) Due to (B) According to (C) Thanks to (D) In spite of
( ) �(A) when (B) what (C) how (D) where
( ) �(A) correctly (B) clearly (C) commonly (D) cleanly
( ) �(A) However (B) Moreover (C) Though (D) Therefore
解答 �A;�B;�C;�B;�D
解析 stand out 脫穎而出；applicant 申請者�how + to VR 名詞片語
25. The interviewee who can introduce himself or herself confidently may look good in the interview when �______
with other job applicants. So, be �______ before an interview. For example, study the background of the company
and the position you want to �______. You can visit their website on the Internet or read journals �______ to the
field. Knowledge of the company’s history, business and major �______ can be very useful when you are
answering the employer’s questions in the interview.
( ) �(A) comparing (B) compared (C) being comparing (D) having been compared
( ) �(A) good-prepared (B) better-prepared (C) well-prepared (D) best-prepared
( ) �(A) interview (B) attend (C) join in (D) apply for
( ) �(A) about (B) related (C) on (D) relating
( ) �(A) products (B) buildings (C) offices (D) losses
解答 �B;�C;�D;�B;�A
解析 field 領域37
�為分詞構句 = … when the interviewee is compared with… ；�申請；�related to 與……相關
= which are related to
26. A successful job interview depends on several key factors. First, let your interviewers know that what you have
done plays an important �______. �______, you have to mention your accomplishments that are directly related
to this job. It’s better to �______ them the day before. Second, don’t say anything negative about your �______
employers. Third, arrive on time; don’t be late. Keep the tips above �______ when you are having the interview.
In this way, you’ll make yourself a better-qualified candidate.
( ) �(A) part (B) character (C) start (D) issue
( ) �(A) However (B) By the way (C) That is (D) In fact
( ) �(A) make the most of (B) make a list of (C) take advantage of (D) make a fool of
( ) �(A) late (B) before (C) previous (D) past
( ) �(A) to mind (B) on mind (C) in mind (D) for mind
解答 �A;�C;�B;�C;�C
解析 factor 因素；better-qualified 較有資格的�play an important part 扮演重要的角色；� previous = former 之前的
27. Your potential employers usually get their first impression of you from your résumé. So, it’s �______ that the
résumé has to look neat—it’s best to type and print it! In the résumé, cover the most important facts, �______ your
academic records and job experience to any certificates, or �______ that you’ve acquired. It’s also a �______ if
you mention any awards or honors you’ve received. In the final part of the résumé, you can add a brief
autobiography, �______ gives the employer better idea about who you are.
( ) �(A) worthy to note (B) worth noting (C) worth of note (D) worth it
( ) �(A) from (B) including (C) as well as (D) with
( ) �(A) punishments (B) fines (C) rewards (D) licenses
( ) �(A) tip (B) plus (C) weakness (D) mistake
( ) �(A) who (B) which (C) that (D) whom
解答 �B;�A;�D;�B;�B
解析 academic records 學歷；acquire 得到；autobiography 自傳�值得注意的；�from… to… 從……到……的範疇；�plus (n.) 加分；�關係代名詞，指自傳
28. My parents are an interesting couple. They don’t mean to �______ each other but what they do is humorous.
When my dad was thirty something, he hit himself on the forehead very hard on something inside the garage. So,
my mother �______ him to an emergency room. Because my father cut himself very badly, the doctor had to
perform a �______. Seeing my father suffering, my mother felt weak; the nurse pulled a chair up for her and then
went back to dad’s side. “I know we’re all grown-ups,” said the nurse, “but, it’s OK to cry sometimes when it
hurts.” After the operation was done, my mother asked my father �______ he heard what the nurse said or not. “I
did,” my father replied, “and I thought she was talking to you.”
Days after staying in the hospital, my father could finally go home. �______ the way home, my mother asked
my father what the most uncomfortable thing he had during his stay. “The food, of course.” My mother looked
at my father with a smile, �______ what she was going to fix for him. �______, my father continued, in a very
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philosophical tone, “If I have to eat that kind of food, why do I have to stay in the hospital? ” That evening, we had
McDonald’s.
( ) � (A) pay attention to (B) look forward to (C) make fun of (D) take care of
( ) � (A) rushed (B) missed (C) imagined (D) received
( ) � (A) benefit (B) surgery (C) ceremony (D) meeting
( ) � (A) when (B) that (C) because (D) whether
( ) � (A) In (B) By (C) For (D) On
( ) � (A) thought (B) had thought (C) thinking (D) to think
( ) � (A) Then (B) First (C) Otherwise (D) Similarly
解答 �C;�A;�B;�D;�D;�C;�A
解析 �由於句末出現“emergency room.”「急診室」，答案選(A) rushed 最適合前後語意。�“my mother asked my father ______ he heard what the nurse said or not” 此結構分析如下︰(1) 動詞ask 之後常有兩個受詞（直接受詞和間接受詞），ask ＋人＋事 (2) 句尾“…or not” 若配上“whether” 一字則可形成連接詞片語“whether…or not” ，「是否……」，而whether 所引導的名詞子句可當asked 的直接受詞（asked 的間接受詞是my father ），如此一來則不論語意或文法結構都符合上下文，所以答案選(D) whether 。�片語on the way ，在……途中 on the way home 在回家途中。�“My mother looked at my father with a smile, ______ what she was going to fix him.” 此句語意表示作者母親一邊看著（looked at ）她的父親，一邊心想著（was thinking）待會兒要煮什麼給他吃。而英文中若兩個動作同時進行，第二個動詞要用V-ing ，所以答案選(C) thinking 。亦即My
mother looked at my father with a smile, and she was thinking what she was going to fix him.跟My
mother looked at my father with a smile, thinking what she was going to fix him.語意一樣，第一句粗體字的部分可以分詞改寫成只剩“thinking” 一字。�從“continued” ，「繼續」一字可看出選(A) Then 「然後」一字最適合前後語意，而文法也符合。
29. For more than 30 years, the outstanding success of the Taiwan experience has had considerable impact on
mainland China. For example, the special economic zones �______ on the mainland are modeled on Taiwan’s
export processing zones. Recently the Chinese government has also been �______ to follow the �______ of the
Hsinchu Science-Based Industrial Park （新竹科學工業園區） south of Taipei.
�______ economic development, Taiwan has in recent years made great efforts to promote democracy, and this
has also had notable �______ on China.
( ) � (A) which established (B) establishing (C) established (D) which establishes
( ) � (A) broad (B) weak (C) moody (D) eager
( ) � (A) criticism (B) meaning (C) order (D) example
( ) � (A) Aside for (B) Apart from (C) As a result (D) With regard in
( ) � (A) effects (B) problems (C) opinions (D) comments
解答 �C;�D;�D;�B;�A
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代＋be動詞可省略，故選(C) 。�以題意來看，就可以知道這句話意該是：「遵循新竹科學工業園區的範例」，故選(D) ，example 。�這個空格也許比較不易馬上看出答案，須看完下一句，知道接下來還提到「推動民主的成績」，所以，此空格應該是「除了……之外，還……」的意思。故，選(B) ，Apart from 。�推動民主制度，帶給中國大陸顯著的（值得注意的）______。這個空格就應該填「影響」。因此，在四個選項裡，只有(A)effects是「影響」的意思。
30. Job hunters need many skills. They need to know where to look for a job, and they need to be able to write clear,
complete information about themselves in letters of application. �______, they need to know how to transfer this
information on to a job application form. Furthermore, they need to know �______ to get information about a job
over the telephone. And �______, job seekers must know the techniques of a job interview.
First, where to find a job? Jobs can be found in the daily newspaper, in the �______ advertisement section, as
well as on the Internet. Many find jobs by networking, that is, they let their friends and relatives know that they are
looking for a job. Networking is increasingly popular, and, �______, it often works.
Once a possible job has been found, what should job hunters do? First, they must learn all about the job and ask
themselves these questions: Am I qualified for this job? Do I want this job? Is it challenging? Is it interesting?
Does it pay well? If all �______ are answered positively, then the next step the applicants need to do is to apply for
the job. Nearly every job �______ some forms of written application. Most job application forms ask for similar
information about �______ data, including educational background, employment history, and references.
( ) � (A) In sum (B) In contrast (C) In time (D) In addition
( ) � (A) how (B) what (C) that (D) it
( ) � (A) assembly (B) hardly (C) closely (D) finally
( ) � (A) classical (B) classified (C) classicist (D) classicism
( ) � (A) best of all (B) not at all (C) once and for all (D) all over
( ) � (A) ones (B) what (C) these (D) whose
( ) � (A) admits (B) requires (C) searches (D) teaches
( ) � (A) anxious (B) creative (C) personal (D) dependent
解答 �D;�A;�D;�B;�A;�C;�B;�C
解析 �由前面一直重覆的they need to... 可看出下列所敘述的事項「也是」必須知道的事，所以只有(D)In addition 能連貫此一語意。�「如何」取得訊息，不論文法或語意都適合上下文，所以選(A) ；反之(B) 、(C) 、(D) 則是語意和文法都不適合。�代替前面講過的各個考慮層面，所以用指示代名詞these，而不用ones （不定代名詞），what
不能當指示代名詞，而whose 是所有格，文法不符。�因為後面提到學歷、經歷，以及推薦函等均屬於較個人的資料，所以選(C)personal 才符合語意。
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1. Today almost every website is selling something. Even educational sites must get some income from advertising.
The layout of an online shop must be attractive and inviting. Then, once online shoppers get inside, they must be
able to browse through the store comfortably and find what they want. But, how can we use colors to make a
website store generate as much profit as possible? First, convert the images to the correct file format. This way, file
size will be decreased and download time shortened. Second, choose the most appropriate colors by analyzing the
store’s products or services and also the targeted customers. Next, use colors to guide the customers’ eyes to the
most important areas on the web page. The web designer needs to decide which area should be seen first and how
much time potential customers should spend on each area. Remember, keep the colors to a minimum. Too many
colors and shapes at one time make it impossible for the person browsing your website to focus and find anything.
Make use of the principles of color harmony to create a pleasant vision. That means all the colors on a website must
work well together. Therefore, don’t use unusual colors. In a word, keep this in mind: color is the basic building
material of two-dimensional images. Colors play a critical role in the potential customer’s decision to buy or not to
buy.
( ) �For online stores, changing images into the proper file format helps ______.
(A)online shoppers to focus on what they want to buy
(B)cut down on the time needed to transmit files and images
(C)lower the cost
(D)present a more pleasant vision
( ) �Before deciding which colors are proper for their websites, website designers must ______.
(A)know the traits of the products and of the targeted customers
(B)decide on the most popular colors first
(C)lower all the file sizes
(D)put as much advertising as possible on their website
( ) �According to the passage above, which statement is TRUE?
(A)The colors of an online store don’t matter much.
(B)It’s better to put many pictures in an online store in order to let shoppers know the products well.
(C)The layout of a website store must catch potential customers’ eye.
(D)Unusual colors are the best choice because they are seldom seen.
( ) �All the colors on a webpage must be ______.
(A)special and unique in order to make an impression
(B)harmonious in order to please the eye
(C)strange in order to draw attention
(D)bright to make shoppers feel excited
( ) �Which is the best title for this passage?
(A)Guidelines for Designing an Ecommerce Website
(B)How to Earn a Lot of Money on a Website
(C)The Right Colors for You Every Day
(D)How to Sell Your Favorite Colors
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解答 �B;�A;�C;�B;�A
解析 �文中提到選擇適當顏色前，要先分析產品和顧客特質。�(B) 要盡量減少圖片，因為會使下載速度變慢。� Ecommerce website 購物網站。 時下幾乎每個網站都有網購服務，甚至是教育網站也需要從廣告得到一些收入。網路商店的排版必須是引人注目的、誘人的；一旦線上購物者進入網站後，他們必須能夠舒適地瀏覽整個網路商店，並找到他們所要的商品。但是，我們要如何用顏色讓網路商店盡可能地帶來利潤呢？首先，將影像轉換成合適的檔案格式。如此一來，可以減少檔案的大小，縮短下載的時間。第二，分析商店產品或服務之特性，以及鎖定的顧客來選擇最適當的色彩。接著，運用顏色引導顧客的目光到網頁上最重要的部分。網頁設計師要先決定好網頁的哪一部分要讓潛在顧客看到，還要決定花在每一部分的瀏覽時間。要記得所使用的顏色數量要減到最少。一次呈現太多的顏色和形狀會使瀏覽者無法專心，找不到東西。善用顏色協調原理，製造出舒適的視覺。這意味著網站上的所有顏色要協調並產生好的效果。所以，不要用不常見的顏色。總而言之，要牢記於心的是：顏色是平面影像的基本架構素材。顏色在潛在顧客抉擇中扮演關鍵的角色。
2. The colors inside a house or workplace can save on energy costs. The lighter the color is, the higher its
reflectivity （反射度）, while dark walls absorb more light and reflect less. For example, the color white reflects
80% of light, but black only 5%. Therefore, rooms with dark walls require much more light than those with light
walls. Meanwhile, it’s better to keep the ceiling light and bright, so that it has greater reflectivity. However, an
extremely well-lit room with very light-colored walls is not so good, because it will have a lot of glare: that is, the
walls will be too bright. This will cause too much stimulation and finally irritation to the eyes, leading to eye
fatigue. The color of a room also influences one’s perception of temperature. Results of tests show that people
estimate the temperature of a room with cool colors, for example blue and green, to be 6 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit
cooler than the actual temperature. On the contrary, warm colors like red and orange lead to an estimate of 6 to 10
degrees warmer than the real temperature. Colors do play an important part in saving heating and cooling costs.
( ) �The lightness of colors results in ______.
(A)irritation
(B)heating and cooling
(C)reflectivity
(D)glare
( ) �A very well-lit room with light-colored walls will ______.
(A)over-stimulate the eyes and make them feel uncomfortable
(B)save the most energy and lighting cost
(C)lower the room temperature
(D)make people in the room feel warm
( ) �According to the passage, if a person stays in a green room and the actual temperature is 53 degrees
Fahrenheit, he may guess the room temperature is ______.
(A)63 degrees Fahrenheit
(B)45 degrees Fahrenheit
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(C)33 degrees Fahrenheit
(D)59 degrees Fahrenheit
( ) �What will make our eyes get tired easily?
(A)Warm colors.
(B)Ceilings with dark colors.
(C)Light-colored floors.
(D)A highly-lit room with light-colored walls.
( ) �According to this passage, it can be inferred that ______.
(A)making good use of colors in a house may cut down on the cost of lighting
(B)colors have nothing to do with people’s feelings about the houses they stay in
(C)light colors are always the best choice
(D)the color of the walls is much more important than that of the ceiling
解答 �C;�A;�B;�D;�A
解析 �文中提到會降低六到十度，符合這個範圍的溫度是華氏43~47 度。 房子裡或工作場所的顏色可以節省能源花費。顏色愈淺，反射度就愈高，然而深色牆面吸收光線，反射出較少的光線。例如，白色可以反射百分之八十的光線，而黑色只能反射百分之五的光線。因此，有深色牆面的房間比起淺色牆面的房間需要更多的光線。同時，天花板顏色最好使用淺而明亮的顏色，才能有較好的反射度。然而，非常高度照明的房間又有顏色淺的牆面也不會比較好，因為會造成刺眼，也就是說牆面上會有太多的亮度。這會造成眼睛刺激和不適，而且會使眼睛疲憊。房間的顏色對於人對溫度的感知也有影響。測試的結果顯示，大家對於像是藍色和綠色的房間會估計低於真正室溫的華氏六到十度的溫度。相反地，暖色系像是紅色和橘色，估計會比真正室溫高華氏六到十度。顏色在於節省熱能和降溫花費確實扮演重要角色。
3. The meanings of colors have changed over time. Even in the same society, people nowadays see the same color
differently from the way they used to see it. Below is a short review of the meanings of the basic colors in today’s
western cultures. Black represents authority and power. Black is popular in the fashion business because it’s stylish
and timeless. It also makes wearers look thinner. Besides, black implies submission: that is why priests wear black.
In Western societies, brides wear white because it symbolizes innocence and purity. White is a neutral color that
goes well with everything. On the other hand, red is the most emotional color: it is the color of love and passion.
Since it is an extreme color, red clothing always catches our attention and red cars are clear targets for thieves. Blue,
the color of the sky and ocean, gives us a sense of peace and tranquility. Blue is the recommended color to wear at
job interviews because it indicates loyalty. Another color related to nature is green. It’s the most comfortable color
for the eyes. It produces a feeling of calmness and refreshment. Hospitals are often painted green in order to help
patients relax. Yellow is thought of as an optimistic color; it also improves our concentration, so legal pads are
yellow. Different colors lead to different moods. Change your color and you change your mood.
( ) �In Western cultures, priests wear black because ______.
(A)it makes them appear not so heavy
(B)it’s will always be fashionable
(C)it is symbolic of innocence and purity
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(D)it means submission to God
( ) �Which statement about red is NOT true?
(A)Red stands for love.
(B)It makes people feel optimistic.
(C)Red clothes catch people’s attention easily.
(D)It represents passion.
( ) �Jessica has an interview this Friday and she really wants to get the job. Which color would you suggest that
she wear?
(A)Red.
(B)Yellow.
(C)Black.
(D)Blue.
( ) �Hospitals are often painted green because this color ______.
(A)is comfortable for our eyes
(B)creates a feeling of calmness and well-being
(C)is easy to clean
(D)is loved by everyone
( ) �The conclusion of this passage is that ______.
(A)colors have an impact on people’s emotions
(B)blue is the best among all the colors
(C)the meanings of different colors have always been the same
(D)white is the best color because it goes with everything
解答 �D;�B;�D;�B;�A
解析 顏色的意義隨著時代而改變。即使在同一個社會，現代人和過去的人對同一顏色也有不同看法。以下是現代西方文化對於一些基本顏色意義的簡短回顧。黑色代表主權和權力。黑色在流行業很受歡迎，因為黑色時髦、又經典。而且穿黑色會看起來比較瘦；此外，黑色意味著歸順。這就是為什麼神職人員穿黑色衣物。在西方社會中，新娘穿白色，因為它象徵著天真無邪和純潔。白色很中性，跟每個東西都很搭配。另外，紅色是最感性的顏色，也是代表愛、熱情的顏色。因為紅色是極端的顏色，紅色衣物總是吸引我們的目光，而紅色車子是小偷的醒目目標。藍色是天空和海洋的顏色，會給我們一種安詳和寧靜的感覺。面試時，藍色因為象徵忠心，是最受推薦的顏色。另一個和大自然相關的顏色是綠色，也是對眼睛最舒適的顏色。綠色給人平靜、心曠神怡的感覺。為了幫助病患放鬆，醫院常粉刷成綠色。黃色被認為是樂觀的顏色，也能促進專注力，所以橫格筆記紙是黃色的。不同的顏色會造就不同的心情。改變顏色也改變心情。
4. One day, a country bus was traveling along a winding road on a beautiful day. All of a sudden, the bus started to
slow down and then stopped. The driver anxiously tried to start the bus several times, but it didn’t work at all. He
pressed various buttons, but still nothing happened. Then he turned to his passengers with a look of embarrassment.
He said, “This poor bus is old. It doesn’t work as well as it used to. But there is only one thing we can do if we
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want to get to our destinations today.” The passengers looked at each other and then looked at the driver again. The
driver said slowly: “There is only one way we can try. I am going to count to three. On the word “three,” I want all
of you to jump as high as possible. This will put less weight on the old bus, and that may get it started again. If this
doesn’t work, I’m afraid there’s nothing I can do.” All the passengers thought hard and told the bus driver they
would like to cooperate. So the bus driver asked, “Are you ready?” The passengers loudly shouted, “Yes!” “One!
Two! Three!” counted the bus driver. All the passengers jumped high and took their feet off the bus floor at least for
one second and the bus started up as their feet landed on the bus floor. All the passengers were relieved. But their
smiles froze when they heard the bus driver say “Happy April Fool’s Day!” Then the bus was full of laughter.
( ) �The old bus stopped on the highway because ______.
(A)it was out of order
(B)it had been running for too long
(C)the bus driver wanted to play a trick on the passengers
(D)the total weight of all the passengers was too heavy
( ) �What did the bus driver ask the passengers to do to make the bus start up?
(A)Get off and push the bus together.
(B)Stay on the bus and wait for help.
(C)Jump high, everyone at the same time.
(D)Shout help loudly to attract others’ attention.
( ) �How did the passengers feel after they found out that it was a joke?
(A)Furious.
(B)Amused.
(C)Embarrassed.
(D)Anxious.
( ) �Why did the passengers stop smiling after the bus had started up?
(A)The engine suddenly died again.
(B)They found out it was a trick.
(C)The bus driver disappeared from the bus.
(D)They were too tired after jumping high in the air.
( ) �What day was it?
(A)October 10th.
(B)January 1st.
(C)December 25th.
(D)April 1st.
解答 �C;�C;�B;�B;�D
解析 �因為公車司機想趁愚人節開乘客玩笑。�因為最後一句話說，公車充滿笑聲，表示乘客們因為這樣的玩笑覺得有趣。furious 大發雷霆的。�因為公車司機大喊「愚人節快樂」，乘客發現他們被騙了。
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某一個晴朗天，一輛鄉間公車正開在蜿蜒的路上。突然間，公車慢了下來，就停了。司機很焦慮地試著發車好幾次，但是車子發不動。司機按了不同按鈕，車子還是沒動。然後，他不好意思地轉向乘客說：「這輛可憐的公車已經老了，不像以前性能那麼好了。如果我們今天都想到達目的地的話，只有一個方法。」乘客們看看彼此，又看向司機。司機慢慢說著：「只有一個方法我們可以試看看。我會數到三，在我數到三時，我要大家盡可能地跳很高。因此車上的重量就會減輕，車子就會發得動。如果這樣還是行不通，恐怕我就無計可施了。」所有的乘客仔細考慮後，告訴司機他們願意配合。司機開始倒數；「一！二！三！」所有的乘客都跳很高，腳離開公車地板最少有一秒鐘。就在腳碰地板的那時，公車發動了。所有的乘客都鬆了一口氣，可是當他們聽到司機叫說：「愚人節快樂！」時，他們臉上的笑容僵住了。然後公車上充滿了笑聲。
5. Mrs. Huston, although more than eighty years old, still drove her car as if she were only thirty. She enjoyed driving
very fast and was very proud of the fact that she had never been fined for breaking the law in her thirty-five years of
driving. One day a police car was following her, and the police officers witnessed her going through a red light
without stopping. When Mrs. Huston went to the court, the old judge looked at her hard and concluded that she was
too old to drive a car. The judge was convinced that, due to her age, her eyesight was so weak that she couldn’t
recognize that it was a red light. That must be, thought the judge, the reason why the old lady didn’t stop. After
listening to the judge’s statement, Mrs. Huston took out a needle and some thread from her handbag. The needle had
a very small eye, but Mrs. Huston threaded it on her first attempt. Mrs. Huston asked the judge, “Do you drive, sir?”
The answer of the old judge was positive. “And you have no doubts about your own eyesight?” continued Mrs.
Huston. The old judge nodded in agreement. Then, she took the thread out of the needle and gave the needle and
thread to the judge. “It’s your turn now.” The old judge made dozens of attempts to thread the needle, but each one
failed. In the end, Mrs. Huston won the case. She kept her perfect driving record.
( ) �They believed that Mrs. Huston didn’t stop at the red light because ______.
(A)she was driving too fast
(B)she was too old to see it
(C)she was busy with her knitting
(D)she was color blind
( ) �In this passage, the word “thread” is used as ______.
(A)a noun
(B)a verb
(C)both
(D)an adjective
( ) �Why did Mrs. Huston win her case?
(A)She gave money to the old judge and the police officers.
(B)She proved she had good eyesight.
(C)She convinced the judge that she hadn’t been driving very fast.
(D)She insisted that she was too old to drive fast.
( ) �According to this passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
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(A)Mrs. Huston was thirty-five years old.
(B)The old judge drove himself.
(C)Mrs. Huston loved to drive fast.
(D)Mrs. Huston was proud of her perfect driving record.
( ) �The underlined word “witness” means ______.
(A)to prohibit
(B)to cause
(C)to ignore
(D)to see
解答 �B;�C;�B;�A;�D
解析 �Mrs. Huston took out a needle and some thread from her handbag. 此句中的thread 為名詞。而The needle had a very small eye, but Mrs. Huston threaded it on her first attempt. 中的thread 為動詞。�老太太藉由穿針線來證明她的視力比老法官還好，而老法官也還能開車，所以她更能開車。�文章第一、二句話就說老太太已經八十多歲，而且已經開車開了三十五年。� witness v. 目擊 n. 目擊證人。 休士頓太太雖然已經八十多歲了，可是開車的樣子就好像她才三十歲。她很喜歡開快車，而且很驕傲因為她開了三十五年車從來都沒因為交通違規而被罰款。有一天有一輛警車跟著她，因為警察目睹她闖紅燈。當休士頓太太上法庭時，老法官很仔細地看她，並下了結論說她年紀太大了，不能開車了。老法官相信她的視力因為老化的緣故減弱，所以才沒有看到紅燈。這就是她看到紅燈沒停下來的緣故。聽完老法官講的話，休士頓太太從手提包裡拿出針和線。那根針的針孔很小，休士頓太太第一次就把線穿過針孔。休士頓太太問法官說：「法官您開車嗎？」法官回答他開車。休士頓太太又問：「那您從不懷疑自己的眼力？」老法官點點頭表示同意。然後，她把針線拿給老法官，並說：「輪到你了。」老法官試了十幾次，都穿不過針孔。最後，休士頓太太贏了。她保持開車紀錄清清白白。
6. J.K. Rowling married a Potuguese journalist. They got divorced right after the birth of their daughter, Jessica, in
1993. Rowling moved with Jessica to Edinburgh, Scotland. She sold “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”
for US$4,000 after it was rejected several times.
Rowling won the British book awards and the Smarties Prize in 1997. In the following years, she wrote more
“Harry Potter” books, like “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,”
and “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.” Interestingly, she doesn’t use a computer, but writes her books in
longhand.
By the summer of 2000, Rowling had sold over 30 million copies of “Harry Potter” books. They are printed in 35
languages. Rowling used her initials “J.K.” because she was afraid that boys wouldn’t read her books if they knew
the books were written by a woman.
( ) In how many languages are the “Harry Potter” books printed?
(A) 35. (B) 25. (C) 15. (D) 45.
( ) Which of the following is true?
(A) Rowling married a lawyer who was Portuguese.
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(B) Rowling moved to Edinburgh by herself.
(C) Rowling sold “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” for US$4,000.
(D) Rowling used “J.K.” because she thought the initials were cute.
( ) Which statement is NOT true?
(A) Rowling writes her books out by hand.
(B) Rowling divorced her husband before the birth of Jessica.
(C) Rowling won the Smarties Prize in 1997.
(D) Before “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” was published, it was rejected several times.
( ) What was the nationality of Rowling’s ex-husband?
(A) French. (B) German. (C) English. (D) Portuguese.
( ) When was Rowling’s daughter Jessica born?
(A) In 1997. (B) In 1993. (C) In 2000. (D) In 1990.
解答 A; C; B; D; B
7. Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American humorist and writer. He
was called “the father of American literature” by an Amercian writer, William Faulkner.
Samuel was born in Florida, Missouri, on November 30th, 1835. When Samuel was four, his faimily moved to
Hannibal, a port town on the Mississippi River, which offered the setting for “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and
“The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” Samuel was color blind, and he liked to tease people. His father died of
pneumonia when Samuel was eleven.
Samuel left Hannibal and worked as a printer in New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis and Cincinnati. On a voyage
to New Orleans down the Mississippi, Samuel was inspired by a steamboat pilot to become a steamboat pilot
because the job was the third highest-paid profession in America at that time.
( ) What was Mark Twain’s real name?
(A) Tom Sawyer. (B) William Faulkner.
(C) Huckleberry Finn. (D) Samuel Langhorne Clemens.
( ) What place offered the setting for “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”?
(A) Hannibal. (B) Florida. (C) New Orleans. (D) St. Louis.
( ) What job offered the third highest pay in America when Mark Twain was a young man?
(A) Teacher. (B) Lawyer. (C) Steamboat pilot. (D) Printer.
( ) Which statement about Samuel is wrong?
(A) Samuel was color blind.
(B) Samuel once worked as a printer.
(C) William Shakespeare called Samuel “the father of American music.”
(D) His father died of pneumonia.
( ) When was Samuel born?
(A) In 1835. (B) In Florida. (C) On December 30th. (D) In 1853
解答 D; A; C; C; A
解析 setting n. 背景 printer n. 印刷工人48
8. Joanne Kathleen Rowling is J.K. Rowling’s full name. She was born on July 31st, 1965, in Bristol, England. She
has a sister named Dianne who is two years younger than she. In 1990 when J.K. was 25, her mom, Anne, died of
multiple sclerosis.
J.K. Rowling decided to be a writer when she was five or six years old. “Rabbit” was the first story that she
wrote. There was an interesting bee called Miss Bee. Her family moved twice during her childhood. When they
lived in Bristol in Winterbourne, J.K. Rowling had a friend whose last name was Potter.
J.K. Rowling attended Exeter University, where she studied French after her graduation from high school. She
moved to Portugal and taught English there when she was twenty-six. She taught English in the afternoons and
evenings so that she could do the writing in the mornings. That was the time when she started to write a story about
a “wizard.”
( ) Where did Rowling study French?
(A) In Portugal. (B) At Exeter University. (C) In France. (D) In high school.
( ) When did Rowling move to Portugal?
(A) In 1965. (B) In 1990.
(C) When she was five. (D) When she was twenty-six.
( ) Where was Rowling born?
(A) In America. (B) In Portugal. (C) In France. (D) In England.
( ) Which of the following is true?
(A) Rowling was born in 1965.
(B) Rowling’s father was a doctor.
(C) Rowling has an older sister.
(D) Rowling’s first story was called “Cat.”
( ) Which of the following is NOT true?
(A) Rowling’s full name is Joanne Kathleen Rowling.
(B) Rowling’s sister is named Dianne.
(C) Rowling decided she wanted to be a writer after she graduated from high school.
(D) Rowling’s mother died in 1990.
解答 B; D; D; A; C
9. Beatrix Potter was born in South Kensignton, London. Her father was a wealthy rentier. She had a younger brother
named Bertram. They lived under the protection of their parents. She liked to paint in her free time. She sketched
the nature in the Lake District, where her family spent summer holidays. She kept pets, too. She never went to
school, but was taught at home by a governess. She read the works of Sir Walter Scott and Maria Edgeworth. She
recorded her everyday life in her own secret code-writing. She was interested in science and spent much time
developing a theory of the germination of fungus spores. She published “A HAPPY PAIR,” accompanied verses by
Fredric Weatherley, in 1890.
( ) What was Beatrix Potter’s nationality?
(A) Chinese. (B) French. (C) English. (D) Japanese.
( ) What was Beatrix Potter’s father?
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(A) He was a poor farmer. (B) He was a wealthy rentier.
(C) He was a doctor. (D) He was a lawyer.
( ) What was Beatrix Potter’s hobby?
(A) Painting. (B) Dancing. (C) Playing the flute. (D) Playing chess.
( ) When was “A HAPPY PAIR” published?
(A) In 1980. (B) In 1890. (C) In 1888. (D) In 1899.
( ) Which of the following is NOT true?
(A) Beatrix Potter was taught at home.
(B) Beatrix Potter kept pets.
(C) The Potters spent summer holidays in London.
(D) Beatrix Potter was interested in science.
解答 C; B; A; B; C
10. Ana Quirot was a star Cuban middle-distance runner. Practicing very hard every day, in 1987 she won two gold
medals at the Pan American Games. In 1989 she won all of her 800-meter races, and continued to win many races
in the following years. Quirot felt very proud to run for her country and she was excited about the future.
But in 1993 her dreams were destroyed. On January 23 she was washing some clothes in a large bowl on top of a
stove. Some of the alcohol she was adding to the clothes fell onto the stove, which burst into flames. Quirot, seven
months pregnant at the time, suffered burns on more than one-third of her body. She gave birth to her daughter
prematurely in the hospital while fighting for her life. Her daughter did not survive and died a week after she was
born. The doctors worked hard to save their famous patient, saying, “She will never run again.”
But Quirot said to Cuban President Fidel Castro, “I will run again.” She spent five long months becoming
stronger. First, she walked around her room. Sometimes she cried out in pain, and sometimes she cried because she
was so sad. Friends told her she had to rest but she did not listen. She refused to stop fighting. A few months after
her accident she was winning the battle against pain.
Quirot worked very hard because she wanted to run for her country once again. Less than a year after her terrible
accident, she ran in a race and came in second. In the 1996 Atlanta Olympics she ran a difficult race against
outstanding competitors and won the silver medal. Cubans all around the world were overjoyed.
( ) �Ana Quirot was an athlete who was very good at ______.
(A) boxing (B) jumping (C) swimming (D) running
( ) �In 1993 Ana’s dreams were destroyed because of a(n) ______.
(A) household accident (B) airplane crash (C) car accident (D) serial murderer
( ) �The doctors who worked hard to save her life said that ______.
(A) Ana could now run much faster than before
(B) Ana’s daughter was a healthy baby
(C) Ana would never run again
(D) Ana should win more medals
( ) �Ana told her country’s president that ______.
(A) she would have a baby again soon
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(B) she would vote for him
(C) she was afraid of the sickness and pain
(D) she would run again for her country
( ) �We can tell from the story that Ana was a very ______ person.
(A) mean (B) courageous (C) selfish (D) proud
解答 �D;�A;�C;�D;�B
解析 Cuban 古巴的；gold medal 金牌；800-meter races 八百公尺賽跑比賽；destroy摧毀，破壞；alcohol酒精；seven months pregnant 懷孕七個月的；give birth to 生產，生小孩；prematurely 早熟地，早產地；survive存活；patient 病人；president 總統。�(A) mean 惡毒的，邪惡的；(B) crourageous 有勇氣的；(C) selfish自私的。
11. Do you remember being sick as a kid? You felt uncomfortable, you had to take medicine, and worst of all you
couldn’t play with your friends. The excitement of staying home from school quickly turned into boredom, and you
began to long to hang out with your playmates. So imagine what it’s like for children with serious illnesses or very
bad injuries. They are forced to miss weeks of school, only to return with a missing hand or leg, burned skin or a
bald head. Their friends haven’t seen them in a while and aren’t sure what to say. The sick kids are teased because
they look different or appear very weak. Coming back to school makes them feel awkward and strange rather than
joyful.
It takes real courage for the sick kids to face their friends. Such was the case with 12-year-old Willy Yates. When
Willy was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease (which has something to do with the digestive system), he not only told
his playmates all about it. He was brave enough to stand up in front of his fifth-grade science class and make a
detailed speech about Crohn’s Disease. The students thought it was interesting, said Willy, because at the time they
were studying the human digestive system.
When Willy had a stomach operation, his friends, then familiar with his disease, backed him 100 percent. The
whole school sent him a card as a way of showing their support. Willy’s sense of humor has also been a big help to
him. When kids who didn’t know about his sickness asked about the scars on his stomach, he told them that he’d
gotten into a knife fight. Everyone laughed, but they also could see that Willy was tough and brave, a real fighter.
( ) �When a kid is sick, he or she may ______.
(A) feel very comfortable
(B) hang out with friends for fun
(C) go to school as usual
(D) take medicine
( ) �Why do sick kids feel awkward and strange when they go back to school?
(A) Because they might look different or appear weak.
(B) Because other kids’ parents don’t want them to come back.
(C) Because their teachers won’t allow them to attend class.
(D) Because their doctor asks them to take medicine very often.
( ) �What happened to Willy Yates?
(A) He was hit by a truck.
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(B) He was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease.
(C) He broke his leg while playing with his friends.
(D) He got hurt in a knife fight.
( ) �In front of his fifth-grade science class, Willy Yates ______.
(A) argued with his teacher
(B) said he didn’t know what the digestive system was
(C) made a detailed speech about his disease
(D) was punished by his teacher
( ) �When Willy Yates had a stomach operation, ______.
(A) all his classmates laughed at him
(B) the whole school sent him a card, showing their support
(C) no scars were left on in his stomach
(D) a knife was left in his stomach
解答 �D;�A;�B;�C;�B
解析 worst of all 最糟的是；boredom 無聊；long to 渴望；hang out with 與……為伍，和……在一起；playmates玩伴；injury 傷害；force 強迫；only to ＋動詞原形 但卻……；bald 禿頭的；tease 嘲弄；awkward 不自在的；diagnose 診斷；Crohn’s Disease 孔羅氏病（消化道各部分，特別是小腸的持續而起伏不定的炎症）；digestive system 消化系統；detailed 詳細的；back
支持；scar 傷疤；stomach 腹部。12. When a friend or relative is sick, it is important for you to show your concern to the sick person and try to help him
or her. Here are some tips that I would like to share with you.
First, you should suggest specific ways of helping. Don’t just ask, “What can I do?” Instead, try, “I’d like to bring
you dinner on Wednesday, OK?” Or, “I’m off on Thursday. Can I come over and do your laundry?”
Companionship during treatments is often welcomed; offer to drive your friend to his next appointment and stay
with him. If there’s a regular caregiver (for example, a spouse or parent who may be in need of a break), take over
for an afternoon and allow the caregiver to take a rest.
Second, stay connected. We should keep in touch with the patient beyond the first days, weeks or months of an
illness. It can be lonely for the sick person after the initial stream of well-wishers has faded. A regular flow of
phone calls, e-mails or visits reminds the person that you care.
Third, you should know what to say. If the sick person wants to talk about the illness, let him talk. If he’d rather
discuss something else, you might suggest topics related to his own interests, such as sports or travel. If a person’s
chances for recovery are slim, avoid remarks that are overly optimistic or pessimistic. Start with an empathetic
statement, such as, “It must be frustrating for you to feel so helpless.” If you’re visiting someone who would like to
pray together with you, that’s an appropriate way to express support, too.
( ) �When a friend or relative is sick, we should______.
(A) show our concern and give our support
(B) keep away from the sick person
(C) ask him or her a favor
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(D) share our sorrow with him or her
( ) �We can suggest ways of helping a sick person by asking such questions as “______”
(A) What can I do?
(B) Can I come over and do the laundry on Tuesday?
(C) Can you keep an eye on me?
(D) Will you stop bothering me?
( ) �We should keep in touch with the patient ______.
(A) only for the first several days of an illness
(B) for the first few months of an illness
(C) on a regular basis
(D) now or never
( ) �If the sick person wants to talk about his or her illness, we should______.
(A) change the subject immediately
(B) walk away and leave him or her alone
(C) call the doctor right away
(D) let him or her talk
( ) �“A person’s chances for recovery are slim” means that ______.
(A) the person is going to recover soon
(B) the person is likely to discover something
(C) the person is unlikely to recover from the sickness
(D) the person wants to be slim
解答 �A;�B;�C;�D;�C
解析 concern 關懷；support 支持；tip 秘訣；specific 特定的；do the/one’s laundry 洗衣服；I’m off on Thurdsay. 我星期四休假；companionship 陪伴；treatment 治療；regular 規律的，固定的；caregiver 給予照顧者；spouse 配偶；break 休息；connected 保持聯繫的；initial 起初的，最初的；well-wisher 祝福者，支持者；fade 逐漸消失；potential 潛在的，可能的；slim 機會渺茫的；optimistic 樂觀的；pessimistic 悲觀的；empathetic 有移情作用的；statement 陳述；frustrating 令人沮喪的；appropriate 適當的。
�(C) keep an eye on 注意，照料；(D) bother 煩，打擾；�(C) on a regular basis 經常地；(D) now or never 要就現在，否則不要。
�(B) be likely to + V 可能。discovery 發現；(C) be unlikely to + V 不可能。13. Once upon a time, there were two aspiring painters named Joanna and Sue. Although still nobodies in the art
world, they lived in New York City. They couldn’t afford to rent a decent house so they had to rent a small
apartment and live together. Poor as they were, they still worked hard to make their dreams come true.
One day during the winter, Joanna became very sick with pneumonia. She had a high fever and could barely
breathe. All she could do all day long was lie in bed and look through a small window at the brick wall outside.
Convinced that she would die of pneumonia, Joanna gave up all hope of recovering from her disease. Sue tried to
cheer her up but in vain. The doctor told Sue that if she could get her friend to think about living instead of dying,
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maybe she would get well. Finally, Joanna got so sick that she believed that when the last leaf fell from the vine
outside her window, she would die.
An old artist named Behrman lived in the same building as the girls. Mr. Behrman always drank too much,
perhaps because he had never painted the masterpiece he had always dreamed of painting. He heard of what
happened to Joanna and decided to help her. He went out into the cold night to paint a leaf on the wall—a leaf that
would never fall.
Frozen and wet from painting in the icy rain, Behrman caught pneumonia and died. Yet the last leaf that clung to
the vine gave Joanna hope and enabled her to survive her illness. As for old Behrman, he had created the
masterpiece that he had always dreamed of.
( ) �According to the parapraph, Joanna and Sue were ______.
(A) classmates (B) schoolmates (C) roommates (D) playmates
( ) �According to the art circle, Joanna and Sue ______.
(A) earned a lot of money
(B) were small potatoes
(C) were very famous
(D) made a lot of good friends
( ) �Joanna believed that when the last leaf fell from the vine outside her window, ______.
(A) she would recover soon
(B) she would die like the last falling leaf
(C) she and Sue would became rich and famous
(D) Mr. Behrman would draw a masterpiece
( ) �Joanna was sick with pneumonia and she ______.
(A) had a toothache
(B) could breathe well
(C) had a high fever
(D) could neither see nor hear
( ) �Mr. Behrman died because ______.
(A) he went outside on a cold night to paint a leaf on the wall for Joanna
(B) he was infected by other patients
(C) he always drank too much
(D) he was killed by other artists
解答 �C;�B;�B;�C;�A
14. Do you ache all over? Do you have a high fever? Do you go to see a doctor whenever there is something wrong
with your body? Here in Taiwan, people usually go to see a doctor at once when they feel sick. Going to see a
doctor is very convenient in Taiwan. Walking through the city, you will often see small clinics, and there are also
many hospitals. You don’t have to worry about being sick without doctors and nurses around. It means that parents
can feel secure whenever their little babies get sick. They can always turn to a nearby doctor for help, and the cost
will be affordable.
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But the situation is quite different in America. There, you have to take care of yourself. When you feel like you
have a cold or the flu, you buy over-the-counter medicines in a drugstore instead of seeing a doctor right away.
Americans only see the doctor when something is seriously wrong. Why? Because a visit to the doctor in the U.S.
can cost a lot of money and health insurance doesn’t always pay. So it’s cheaper to rely on cold medicines from a
drugstore. Furthermore, Americans need to make an appointment with their doctor in advance. It may take several
weeks before you can see your doctor after making an appointment with him or her. Still, most people have a
regular doctor they can consult, and usually the family doctor will make time to see his or her patients in an
emergency. Also, people who don’t have a doctor can go to an urgent care center. But medical care in a hospital
emergency room is very expensive. So next time you go to America, don’t forget to bring some medicine with you
just in case, and try to take good care of yourself.
( ) �Going to see a doctor in Taiwan is very ______.
(A) expensive (B) time-consuming (C) convenient (D) toublesome
( ) �In Taiwan, ______.
(A) you can’ t afford to see a doctor
(B) clinics and hospitals are especially for rich people
(C) doctors and nurses are making big money
(D) people usually go to see a doctor immediately when they feel sick
( ) �According to the paragraph, parents with little babies in Taiwan feel secure because ______.
(A) babies can go to school free
(B) babysiters are inexpensive
(C) they can always turn to a nearby doctor for medical help
(D) the doctors love their babies very much
( ) �When you catch a cold in America, ______.
(A) you buy some over-the-counter medicines in a drugstore
(B) you go to an emergency room
(C) you call 911
(D) you go to see a doctor immediately
( ) �Americans only see the doctor when something is seriously wrong because ______.
(A) seeing a doctor in America can cost a lot of money and health insurance doesn’t always pay
(B) there are few doctors in America
(C) relying on cold medicines from a drugstore is expensive
(D)emergency rooms are over-crowded
解答 �C;�D;�C;�A;�A
解析 clinic 診所；here and there 到處；secure 安心的；turn to 某人for help 尋求某人的幫助；nearby 附近的；affordable 可負擔的；flu 流行性感冒；health insurance 健康保險；over-the-
counter medicine 成藥、非醫生處方籤藥；in advance 事先；consult 諮詢；regular 規律的；emergency 緊急、危急；emergency room 急診室。
15. According to studies, coffee wakes up your brain. Thus when you are tired, coffee will keep you from falling
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asleep. So if you get tired during a long test or exam, drinking some coffee is the best way to stay awake and alert.
More recent studies have concluded the caffeine also enhances the amount of information that can be processed in
the brain. Therefore, coffee will sharpen your mind as well as give you more energy if you are studying, taking an
exam or doing some other important job. Then how about concentration? Coffee has no direct influence on your
ability to concentrate or pay attention. But if your concentration is fading, taking a coffee break may still help.
However, if you do want to make use of coffee’s magic power when you are taking a test or exam, you need to be
careful. If you are a regular coffee drinker, coffee optimizes your mood. Coffee is likely to put you in the proper
state of mind for performing well on the exam. On the other hand, if you are not a regular coffee drinker, coffee
may not be your best choice. Just stick to the drink you are used to. Most importantly, consuming too much coffee
can have harmful effects. It may even damage your ability to focus and learn.
( ) �Based on this passage, what may coffee increase?
(A) Sleepiness. (B) Tiredness. (C) Distraction. (D) Alertness.
( ) �Which of the following statements is TRUE?
(A) Drinking coffee doesn’t help us to concentrate better.
(B) Coffee makes one smarter and happier.
(C) Coffee doesn’t improve our brain’s ability to process information.
(D) Coffee decreases our energy and increases our sleepiness.
( ) �What does the underlined word “optimize” mean?
(A) To make something as good as possible.
(B) To prevent somebody from getting hurt.
(C) To make something more interesting.
(D) To have a bad influence on something or somebody.
( ) �Eric has an important exam today. He seldom drinks coffee. To keep himself alert and sharp, what should he
do?
(A) Drink as much coffee as possible before the exam.
(B) Drink what he usually drinks and not try coffee.
(C) Mix tea with coffee and drink the mixture before the exam.
(D) Drink iced coffee all day long on the exam day.
( ) �What is this passage mainly about?
(A) The history of drinking coffee.
(B) The origins of different kinds of coffee beans.
(C) The advantages and disadvantages of coffee drinking.
(D) Global coffee markets.
解答 �D;�A;�A;�B;�C
解析 �文章中有提到咖啡對於專注力沒有直接的影響。(B) 並沒有提到會使人變得更聰明、快樂(C) 咖啡會提高大腦訊息處理的能力(D) 剛好相反，咖啡會降低睡意，使人更清醒；�
optimize v. 使發揮最大功效、作用；�文章中有提到，若沒有喝咖啡習慣的人，考試前還是喝平常習慣喝的飲料。
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根據研究報告，咖啡可使你的頭腦清醒。因此當你疲勞時，咖啡將讓你不致於睡著。所以如果你在長時間的考試中感到疲勞，喝咖啡是保持清醒及機警最好的方法。最近更多的研究報告提出的結論是，咖啡因也可以提升大腦所能處理的資訊量。因此咖啡能使你的頭腦敏捷，如果你在讀書、考試或從事其他重要任務時，也能使你更有精神。那麼關於專注力呢？咖啡對於你集中注意的能力並沒有直接的影響。然而，當你將要考試時，如果想真正好好利用咖啡的神力，你得要謹慎點。如果你常常喝咖啡，咖啡會讓你的心情發揮最大的功效。咖啡可能幫你調節合適的情緒，讓你考試表現優異。另一方面，如果你沒有喝咖啡的習慣，咖啡可能不是你最佳的選擇。還是喝你平常喝的飲料就好。最重要的是，喝太多咖啡會造成有害的效果。這可能會破壞你的集中力和學習力。
16. A cup of hot tea has a number of benefits. Hot tea is believed to strengthen the heart, reduce the risk of getting
cancer, make the skin smoother and so on. In a word, hot tea is good for our general well-being. Hot tea? Experts
have shown that tea is much more beneficial if it is served hot. This is because the heat helps release the
antioxidants （抗氧化劑）from the tea leaves into the water. Moreover, cold tea (or iced tea), while it still has
some health benefits, slows down our digestive system.（消化系統） The correct way to make hot tea is to
boil the water first, and then add the boiling water to a cup with tea leaves in it. Leave the tea in the cup for at least
five minutes. As for the water, tap water is not recommended because the chemicals used to purify the water may
change the flavor of the tea. Besides, some people add milk or honey to tea, but these may weaken some of the
antioxidants, so that the tea’s positive effects on our health are decreased. Various kinds of teas have unique healing
benefits when we drink them hot. Among these are black teas and herbal teas.
( ) �Why is it suggested that we drink hot tea, not cold tea?
(A) Because the weather is too cold.
(B) Because the heat helps to release the antioxidants in the tea leaves.
(C) Because hot tea tastes much better than cold tea.
(D) Because boiling water can clean the tea leaves.
( ) �What is a negative quality of cold tea?
(A) It contains chemicals.
(B) The tea leaves can’t be washed clean.
(C) It slows down the speed of people’s digestion.
(D) It has a different taste.
( ) �Tap water is not recommended for making tea because ______.
(A) it is poisonous
(B) it cannot be boiled
(C) it has no sugar and milk in it
(D) the chemicals in it may ruin the taste of the tea
( ) �Milk or honey put in tea may ______.
(A) weaken the antioxidants
(B) ruin the flavor
(C) change tea into chemicals
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(D) provide more benefits to the body
( ) �What can be inferred from this passage?
(A) Tap water has no chemicals in it.
(B) Hot tea gives us more health benefits than cold tea.
(C) Milk and honey should never be added to tea.
(D) A slice of lemon will help us to digest after a meal.
解答 �B;�C;�D;�A;�B
解析 一杯熱茶有很多好處。熱茶被認為能夠增強心臟、減少罹患癌症的風險、讓皮膚更光滑等等。總之，熱茶對於一般的健康很有幫助。一定要熱茶嗎？專家指出如果是熱茶，益處會更多。這是因為熱度會幫助茶葉中的抗氧化劑釋放到水中。而且，冷茶（或冰茶）對健康雖然還是有好處，卻會減緩消化系統的速度。正確的泡茶方式是，先把水煮沸，然後把熱水加到裝有茶葉的杯子裡。讓茶泡上最少五分鐘。至於水，並不建議使用自來水，因為自來水中含有消毒用的化學藥劑，會改變茶的風味。另外，有人會在茶裡加牛奶或蜂蜜，但是有些抗氧化劑會因此減少，所以茶的正面效果就沒那麼好。各樣的茶，像是紅茶、藥草茶都可以熱飲，而且大多數都有獨特的治療效果。
17. Aging is a natural process which starts in our mid-twenties. Aging results from a decline in the production of
collagen （膠原蛋白）and elastin （彈力蛋白）, which give our skin its firmness and elasticity （彈性）.
The rate of natural skin aging varies and is determined by heredity（遺傳）. Some people start to age in their
thirties, while others don’t start to show signs of aging until later. However, external factors can also have an impact
on the aging of our skin (and thus of our appearance). One of the most damaging influences is over-exposure to the
sun. Damage from the sun’s rays causes freckles, age spots, spider veins （微血管擴張）, fine wrinkles, dry
skin, and ultimately skin cancer. However, recent studies indicate that the components of green tea may protect our
skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays. The main ingredient in green tea, ECGC, contributes to such beneficial
effects. When it is applied to the skin, ECGC, stops inflammation（發炎）and damage to our DNA. It also
prevents the skin from burning after too much exposure to the sun. Therefore, manufacturers are now marketing
different types of products containing green tea. But an easier and cheaper way to keep the skin from aging too
quickly is simply to drink green tea.
( ) �People look older because ______.
(A) their production of collagen and elastin is decreasing
(B) their skin is harmed by the sun
(C) they do not drink green tea
(D) heredity causes damage to the skin
( ) �Which of the following is NOT a negative effect of the sun’s rays?
(A) Skin cancer. (B) Fine wrinkles. (C) Dry skin. (D) Tooth decay.
( ) �What element in green tea protects the skin from harmful sun’s rays?
(A) UVA. (B) DNA. (C) Elastin. (D) ECGC.
( ) �According to the passage, which would NOT directly cause our skin to look older?
(A) Heredity.
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(B) The loss of collagen.
(C) Exposure to the sun.
(D) Our annual income.
( ) �According to the passage, which is the cheapest and easiest way to slow down the aging process?
(A) Plastic surgery.
(B) Drink green tea.
(C) Use products that contain green tea.
(D) Stay out longer in the sun.
解答 �A;�D;�D;�D;�B
解析 �(D) 蛀牙；�(D) 年收入 老化是個自然的過程，開始於二十五歲左右。老化是因為膠原蛋白和彈力蛋白的產量減少，而這兩種物質使皮膚看起來緊實而有彈性。天然肌膚老化的速度會因人有所不同，遺傳也是決定因素。有些人三十多歲開始老化，而有些人則稍晚才會出現老化的跡象。但是，外在因素對於皮膚老化（以致外貌）也有影響。最有害的影響之一是在陽光下過度曝曬。陽光輻射線的傷害會造成雀斑、老人斑、微血管擴張、細紋、皮膚乾燥，最後就是皮膚癌。然而，最近的研究指出綠茶中的成分可以保護皮膚免於UVA、UVB的傷害。綠茶中最主要的成分ECGC 可以提供有益的功效。當ECGC 塗在皮膚上，可以阻止發炎和DNA 的損壞。也可以避免皮膚在太陽下過度的曝曬而曬傷。因此很多的製造業者行銷含有綠茶的各式各樣產品。但讓皮膚老化減慢，喝綠茶是比較簡單、便宜的方式。
18. The island of Taiwan was originally formed through volcanic （火山的）activity, giving it a unique
environment. In particular, it has many high-temperature hot springs. These places are must-visit resorts for people
who enjoy relaxing in the water. The commercial development of the island’s hot springs can be traced back to
1894. At that time, German businessmen discovered Peitou and set up a small spa there. Later, when Taiwan was
governed by the Japanese, more natural hot springs were exploited. In 1896, the first hot-spring hotel was opened in
Peitou. In 1999, the authorities started to promote Taiwan’s hot springs, spurring a new wave of popularity. The
minerals in the hot-spring water are known to reduce fatigue, eczema, arthritis, rheumatic aches, and neuralgia.
Therefore, not only the healthy but also the ill benefit from the healing effects of this mineral-rich spring water. In
recent years, the beauty industry has opened up a wider hot-spring market. Hot springs now come equipped with
modern appliances, such as hydro jets and ultrasonic massage equipment. Moreover, these springs give visitors a
chance to get away from the tiring city life and enjoy gorgeous scenery while soaking in refreshing hot water.
( ) �In Taiwan, the first hot-spring hotel was opened to the public in ______.
(A) 1894 (B) 1999 (C) 1896 (D) 1986
( ) �Why are there hot springs in Taiwan?
(A) The Japanese once governed Taiwan.
(B) Taiwan is a volcanic island.
(C) German businessmen discovered hot springs here.
(D) The authorities started to promote hot springs.
( ) �According to the passage, which of the following facts about hot springs is NOT true?
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(A) Hot springs are only good for healthy people.
(B) Many hot springs are now linked with the beauty industry.
(C) Hot springs visitors can enjoy hot mineral water and beautiful scenery as well.
(D) Hot springs have become popular again since 1999.
( ) �The underlined word “promote” means ______.
(A) to encourage (B) to stop (C) to purchase (D) to receive
( ) �What may be the best title for this passage?
(A) A Short Introduction to Taiwan’s Hot Springs
(B) The Benefits of Hot Springs
(C) Modern Hot-Spring Hotels
(D) Where to Find Good Hot Springs
解答 �C;�B;�A;�A;�A
解析 exploit v. 開發；spur v. 鼓勵，刺激；fatigue n. 疲勞；eczema n. 溼疹；arthritis n. 關節炎；rheumatic adj. 風溼的；neuralgia n. 神經痛；hydro jet 水療沖水柱；ultrasonic adj. 超音波的 臺灣是由火山運動造就而成的島嶼。這形成了特殊的環境，特別是許多高溫溫泉，這些是喜歡水中放鬆的人必去的景點。臺灣溫泉的商業發展可以追溯到西元一八九四年。當時，德國商人發現北投（有溫泉），就在那設立了一個小型水療中心。之後，當臺灣被日本統治時，有更多天然溫泉被開發。一八九六年時，第一家溫泉旅館在北投開業。一九九九年，臺灣當局開始宣傳臺灣的溫泉，使得溫泉再次受到歡迎。溫泉水中的礦物質能夠解除疲勞、治療溼疹、關節炎、風溼痛、神經痛等等。因此，不僅是健康的人，還有生病的人都可以藉由富含礦物質的溫泉得到治療的效果。最近幾年，美容業打開了更大的溫泉市場。溫泉也配有現代化的設施，例如水療沖水柱和超音波按摩設備。此外，溫泉提供訪客一個擺脫都市疲憊的生活，且當沉浸在熱水中，一面欣賞著美麗的景色的機會。
19. According to traffic rules, there should be a sign telling drivers to stop or slow down when they approach a
crossroads. One evening Charlie, who always drove with caution, was driving home from work. As he approached
a crossroads, there stood a sign that said “Slow.” Therefore, Charlie slowed down, looked both ways to make sure
no one was coming, and then drove through without completely stopping. At that moment he heard a whistle. He
pulled over to the roadside. A policeman came up to him with a book of tickets and a pen in his hand. The
policeman said, “You didn’t stop at that crossroads.” “But the sign said ‘Slow,’” replied Charlie, “and I did slow
down.” The policeman looked around and a look of confusion appeared on his face. Scratching his head, the
policeman said, “Gee, I am at the wrong crossroads.”
( ) �What did Charlie do when he came to the crossroads?
(A) He speeded up and rushed through.
(B) He drove at a slower speed.
(C) He stopped at the crossroads, waiting for the traffic light.
(D) He pulled over to the side of the road.
( ) �After crossing, Charlie stopped his car because ______.
(A) there was a sign saying “STOP”
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(B) he was going to pick up his friends
(C) a police officer asked him to pull over
(D) he was getting out to buy something
( ) �What was wrong with the policeman in the story?
(A) He was in the wrong place.
(B) He gave Charlie a speeding ticket instead of a parking ticket.
(C) He wasn’t familiar with the new traffic rules.
(D) He thought Charlie was someone he knew from high school.
( ) �What does “approach” mean?
(A) To come nearer.
(B) To scratch something with one’s nails.
(C) Not to move at all.
(D) To blow something off.
( ) �According to the story, which of the following statements is true?
(A) The policeman wrote Charlie a ticket.
(B) Charlie recognized the policeman as his schoolmate.
(C) Charlie stopped his car because his car had broken down.
(D) Charlie was a careful driver.
解答 �B;�C;�A;�A;�D
解析 根據交通規則，當駕駛人接近十字路口時，路邊應該有個標誌告訴他們停車或減速。有一天傍晚，總是小心翼翼開車的查理下班開車回家。當他接近一個十字路口時，路旁的標誌寫著「減速慢行」。於是，他依照規定減速並看看兩邊的路確定沒有來車，然後開過路口，沒有完全停下來。就在這時候，他聽到哨子聲，之後就把車子停到路邊。一名警員向他走來，手中拿著罰單本和一枝筆。警員說：「你剛在十字路口沒有停車。」查理回答：「可是路邊的標誌寫『減速慢行』，我真的有減速慢行。」警員看看周遭，臉上浮現困惑樣。警員抓著頭說：「天啊，我跑錯十字路口了。」
20. A day spa is a place people go to for one day only. It doesn’t offer accommodations, but may offer meals and
special treatments along with spa facilities. Many day spas have cleansing facials for acne-prone skin. A day spa
also usually offers many different types of massage given by professional therapists. For example, there are
aromatherapy massages and candlelight massage sessions for couples. The latter involves putting warm stones on
the spine and back. Foot massages and “foot soaks” are also popular day spa treatments. In addition, wrap
treatments are warm towel wraps with seaweed gel and mud wraps with soothing, fragrant herbs. Manicures and
pedicures are available in day spas with salon services. Treatments for cracked feet are also common. In a day spa,
one can also experience tranquil settings, comfortable robes and slippers, professional services, and healthy food and
tea. A day spa is ideal for those in need of stress relief and whole-body relaxation.
( ) �According to this passage, what is a candlelight massage?
(A) Soaking your feet in warm water.
(B) Wrapping your body with soothing fragrant herbs.
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(C) Wrapping your cracked feet with seaweed gel.
(D) Massaging your back and spine with warm stones.
( ) �Which of the following day spa treatments is NOT mentioned in this passage?
(A) Pedicures. (B) Foot massages. (C) Exfoliation. (D) Body wraps.
( ) �Based on this passage, who might NOT need to go to a day spa?
(A) An energetic boy with a toothache.
(B) An exhausted manager with a backache.
(C) A teenager with acne-prone skin.
(D) A housewife with dry, cracked feet.
( ) �According to this passage, which of the following statements is true?
(A) A day spa provides rooms for visitors to stay overnight.
(B) Foot massages are not often available in day spas.
(C) Some day spas may offer meals.
(D) There are gyms and business centers in day spas.
( ) �Which is the best title for this passage?
(A) Types of Spas
(B) What is a Day Spa?
(C) Opening Your Own Day Spa
(D) Why People Go to Spas?
解答 �D;�C;�A;�C;�B
解析 accommodation n. 住宿；acne-prone skin 易長粉刺的肌膚；seaweed n. 海藻；manicure n.
修指甲；pedicure n. 足部治療；cracked adj. 裂開的；tranquil adj. 寧靜的；�(C)exfoliation
n. 去角質 都會型水療中心提供人們一天內的去處。雖然沒有提供住宿，但是可能除了水療還提供餐食和特別的治療。例如：很多都會型水療中心都有針對容易長粉刺皮膚的清潔型臉部美容。都會型水療中心通常都有專業的治療師提供不同的按摩療程，例如芳香按摩療法和適合情侶的燭光按摩療程，後者使用溫暖的石頭按摩脊椎和背部。足部按摩和足部浸泡也是很受歡迎的療程。此外，裹敷療程是塗上海藻凝膠再裹上熱毛巾，和含有芳香藥草的泥巴裹敷。有沙龍服務的都會型水療中心還備有手部美容和足部美容。治療乾裂腳的療程也是常見的服務。在都會型水療中心裡，你可以體驗寧靜的環境、舒適的浴袍和拖鞋、專業的服務和健康的食物和茶。對那些需要放鬆壓力、全身放鬆的人們來說，都會型水療中心是一個理想的地方。
21. Hot springs are said to be the hot tears of the earth. Taiwan is ranked among the world’s top 15 hot spring sites.
Here hot springs can be found islandwide except in Changhua County, Yunlin County, and Penghu County. In
northern Taiwan where the Tatun volcano is located, one can find the largest number of hot springs. Hot springs
found in this area account for more than 80% of all hot springs in Taiwan. The island has a variety of springs, both
hot and cold, and each type has its specific therapeutic properties. For example, sodium carbonate springs have
clear water and are especially good for athlete’s foot. Sulfur springs have a strong smell of rotten eggs and brownish
or milky water. The minerals in sulfur spring water are effective in curing skin disease and women’s ailments. As
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for mud springs, their water is gray and the skin becomes softer after bathing in them.
In addition to their therapeutic effects, people can use hot springs to boil eggs, water crops and raise animals.
Take the Jiaoxi hot springs for example: residents there use the springs to grow plants and raise soft-shell turtles.
The hot springs are known for egg boiling. Best of all, many of Taiwan’s hot springs lie in beautiful mountains or
valleys. The natural surroundings make soaking in the spring water like a visit to heaven. A trip to Taiwan’s hot
springs will pay off both physically and mentally.
( ) �Which of the following places in Taiwan has hot springs?
(A) Penghu County. (B) Yunlin County. (C) Changhua County. (D) Taipei County.
( ) �Most of the hot springs in Taiwan ______.
(A) are located in the north of the island
(B) have the same therapeutic effect
(C) have brownish water and a strong smell of rotten eggs
(D) are famous for egg boiling
( ) �According to this article, what is NOT a function of hot springs?
(A) Boiling eggs.
(B) Growing plants.
(C) Breeding animals.
(D) Helping people lose weight.
( ) �Which of the following is NOT true about Taiwan’s hot springs?
(A) Because of the Tatun volcano, there are more hot springs in northern Taiwan than anywhere else on the island.
(B) There is gold as well as minerals in Taiwan’s hot springs.
(C) The hot springs in Taiwan are located in beautiful mountains and valleys.
(D) Taiwan has a variety of hot springs for different purposes.
( ) �What may be the best title for this article?
(A) Hot-Spring Hotels in Taiwan
(B) A Brief Introduction to Taiwan’s Hot Springs
(C) Why People Like to Go Bathing in Hot Springs
(D) Benefits of the World’s Hot Springs
解答 �D;�A;�D;�B;�B
解析 therapeutic adj. 有療效的；sodium carbonate spring 碳酸鈉溫泉；sulfur springs 硫磺泉；rotten adj. 發臭的；women’s ailment 婦女病 據說溫泉是地球流出的熱淚。臺灣被列為世界十五大溫泉景點。除了彰化縣、雲林縣、澎湖縣沒有溫泉外，溫泉幾乎是遍布臺灣全島。在大屯火山所位於的北臺灣，你可以找到最多溫泉。在這個地區被發現的溫泉就占了超過全臺總溫泉的百分之八十。臺灣有各式各樣的泉水，有溫泉也有冷泉。每一種類型都有其獨特的治療特性。比如碳酸鈉溫泉的泉水是清淨的，治療香港腳特別好。硫磺泉則帶有一股蛋臭掉的味道，泉水呈褐色或是乳白色。硫磺泉中的礦物質對皮膚病和婦女病很有療效。至於泥漿泉，泉水是灰色，在泡完泥漿泉後，皮膚會更柔軟。 除了治療的療效外，人們可以用溫泉來煮蛋、種植作物及畜養動物。舉礁溪溫泉為例，當地
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居民用溫泉來種植作物，而且還可以養鱉。溫泉也以煮蛋聞名。最棒的一點是，臺灣很多的溫泉都位於山裡或山谷中。大自然環境使得泡溫泉更像置身在天堂。一趟臺灣溫泉之旅不管在身體上還是心靈上，都相當的值回票價。
22. Carol wanted to be a nurse after graduating from school. So, she joined the Red Cross and received some training.
She was trained to give first aid to the injured person immediately after an accident and then send him or her to the
doctor. There were plenty of accidents in the town where Carol lived. One day, when Carol was on her way to
school, an accident occurred on a busy street. Carol saw a woman who had been knocked down by a car lying
motionless in the street. A man was bending over and looking at the woman. Carol ran up to the woman and
pushed the man away. She told the crowd standing around the woman that she was a Red Cross nurse and began to
help the injured woman. After a few minutes, the man whom Carol had pushed away touched her on the shoulder
and said, “When you finish all your steps and are ready to send her to a doctor, don’t worry. I am ready to take
over.”
( ) �The man whom Carol had pushed away was ______.
(A) one of the onlookers
(B) a doctor
(C) also a nurse
(D) the driver who had hit the woman
( ) �Which of the following is true?
(A) Carol was not a fully trained nurse yet.
(B) The man touched Carol on the shoulder to ask her for help.
(C) Carol was trained to heal the injured.
(D) The man whom Carol had pushed away hit the woman.
( ) �What was the final step in the first-aid training Carol had received?
(A) To drive the injured person home.
(B) To let the injured person rest on the floor.
(C) To send the injured person to a doctor.
(D) To send the injured person to the Red Cross.
( ) �What does “motionless” mean?
(A) Not moving at all.
(B) Not showing any emotion.
(C) Not speaking.
(D) Having no beliefs or ideas.
( ) �According to the story, Carol was ______.
(A) open-minded and merry
(B) greedy and lonely
(C) nervous and shy
(D) enthusiastic and hasty
解答 �B;�A;�C;�A;�D
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解析 卡蘿畢業後想當個護士，所以她加入紅十字會，接受了一些訓練。她被訓練在意外發生後，她要能立刻給予傷者急救，之後再將他／她送到醫生那兒。卡蘿居住的城鎮有很多的意外發生。有一天，卡蘿在上學的途中，一條忙碌的街道上發生了一起意外。卡蘿看到有一名女士被車子撞倒了，一動也不動地躺在街上。有一名男子正彎腰看著受傷的女士。卡蘿跑向女士，把那名男子推開。她告訴在那女人旁圍觀的群眾，她是紅十字會的護士，然後開始幫助受傷的女士。幾分鐘過後，卡蘿推開的那名男子拍了她的肩膀，告訴她說：「等妳完成妳所有的步驟，準備要送她去找醫生時，別擔心，我準備好要接手了。」
23. Rita is a new employee of an advertising agency. She has been assigned a big project involving one of the biggest
customers, Hi-Tech Computers. However, things didn’t go as well as expected. One day she came home upset, and
spoke with her husband, Peter.
Rita: I screwed up at business today.
Peter: What happened? You seem frustrated.
R: As you know, I’m handling the ad campaign for Hi-Tech Computers, and today I was supposed to be at their
company for a meeting at 10:00. But I was half an hour late and Mr. Lee, the marketing manager, was very angry.
He canceled the meeting and didn’t listen to my proposal.
P: Sounds awful. But what made you so late?
R: Another customer called me around 9:30 and had a lot of questions for me. I could hardly get off the phone until
9:50.
P: Then did you tell Mr. Lee the reason why you were late?
R: Yes, I did, but it didn’t help. He told me that he had a business to run, and he couldn’t change his schedule to suit
me, or wait around until whenever I feel like showing up. And he didn’t have time to listen to my excuses.
P: Oh! I guess you’ve encountered a difficult customer.
R: That’s true. Mr. Lee is known as a demanding client.
P: Really? Then I don’t think you need to take his words personally. It doesn’t mean you did a bad job even though
Mr. Lee got upset.
R: Hmm…. This incident bothered me all day and affected my work.
P: Now you are just starting a new career. You must learn how to deal with different kinds of customers, but you
shouldn’t let Mr. Lee make you feel so bad.
R: I guess you are right. I should try to stay calm and look professional when I’m with my clients.
P: Good thinking. You still have a chance to convince Mr. Lee to adopt your ad proposals, for he will quickly learn
that you are much better than his first impression of you.
( ) �Rita was late for Mr. Lee’s meeting because ______.
(A) she slept in
(B) she was occupied by another customer
(C) her boss had a long talk with her
(D) she wasn’t well-prepared for the meeting
( ) �Here the word “demanding” has a meaning closest to ______.
(A) highly-classified (B) top-ranking (C) respectful (D) troublesome
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( ) �Which suggestion was made by Peter?
(A) Forget Mr. Lee’s negative words.
(B) Turn to Rita’s boss for a solution.
(C) Turn down Mr. Lee’s project.
(D) Call Mr. Lee and say you’re sorry again.
( )�We can infer from the passage that finally Rita decided to ______.
(A) keep working on Mr. Lee’s project
(B) quit her job
(C) start a new career
(D) ask Peter to do the project for her
( )�Rita arrived at Hi-Tech Computers at ______.
(A) 9:30 (B) 9:50 (C) 10:00 (D) 10:30
解答 �B;�D;�A;�A;�D
解析 screw up 搞砸�(A) 睡過頭；(B) 被另一個客戶占用掉時間�從 Peter 上一句說到 difficult customer 可知 demanding 為同義字，指要求高、麻煩的客戶；(A) 高級的 (B) 高階的�從對話可知 Rita 決定冷靜，讓自己更專業，可推測她要以工作能力來取信客戶。
24. There are several keys to a successful interview. In addition to good preparation beforehand, the first impression
you make is important. The simplest thing you can do is smile. A good smile always pleases people. Your potential
employer would rather hire someone who looks friendly and easy to get along with. Also, a firm handshake really
matters. The right handshake, firm enough to show your confidence but also moderate, can create a great
impression as you begin an interview. Next, eye contact is one of the most important means of nonverbal
communication. Looking your interviewer in the eyes means you’re concentrating on what is being said. If you’re
looking away when speaking, it seems you are not interested or lacking in confidence. Last but not least, to
effectively communicate with an interviewer, you can try to find topics that fit his or her style. For example, if your
interviewer is very laid-back and personable, try discussing his or her interests. If he or she seems all business, you
too must be very serious. If an interviewer asks a direct question, answer straightforwardly. Let the tone of the
conversation strike a chord between the two of you, and then you will stand a chance of winning over your potential
employer.
( )�Which tip is NOT mentioned in the passage?
(A) Wear a friendly smile.
(B) Give a warm handshake.
(C) Maintain eye contact.
(D) Sell your accomplishments.
( )�The word “straightforwardly” has a meaning closest to ______.
(A) politely (B) honestly (C) directly (D) indirectly
( )�According to the passage, keeping eye contact shows that ______.
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(A) you are interesting
(B) you agree with the interviewer
(C) you are easy to get along with
(D) you are confident
( )�What is a “moderate” handshake like?
(A) Hard and strong.
(B) Weak and limp.
(C) Not too strong or too weak.
(D) Very hard or very soft.
( )�According to the passage, if your interviewer is dressed formally and talks to you formally, which topic might
be fine to bring up?
(A) Current market trends.
(B) Your favorite sports.
(C) His hobbies or pastimes.
(D) The latest best-selling book.
解答 �D;�C;�D;�C;�A
解析 nonverbal 非言語上地；personable 優雅的；strike a chord 引起共嗚�從前面 ask a direct question 可知 straightforwardly 與 directly 為同義字。�從文章得知面談時未看著對方表示沒興趣或缺乏自信。�moderate (adj.) 中庸的，故不強不弱而溫和的握手最好。�文章最後提到如果面談者像是專業的生意人，應試者的態度也要專業，故選 (A) 談些市場的趨勢。
25. A successful interview depends not only on your personal qualifications but also your preparation. Good
preparation includes knowing all the basic facts about the interview itself, and considering the impression you will
make when you first arrive. Here are some things that you can check ahead of time. First, confirm the time, date
and location of the interview, and even the name or title of the interviewer if possible. Then, be on time for the
interview. Don’t be late, or more than half an hour early. Arriving too early may interrupt the interviewer’s
schedule, while being late may give him or her a poor impression. Third, wear an outfit that looks professional.
You don’t need to wear something new, but you must be neat and tidy. Fourth, if you’ve been asked to bring any
diplomas, certificates, licenses or reference letters, it’s better to get them ready the day before. Last, when you
arrive at the interview, identify yourself and make sure the receptionist knows you are there. The receptionist does
not just announce your arrival; he or she may have the power to say positive or negative things about you to the
interviewer. So, be polite and make the best possible first impression on the receptionist as well as on the
interviewer.
( ) �What is the passage mainly about?
(A) Gathering information about the company’s background.
(B) The importance of being on time.
(C) Tips on getting ready for the interview.
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(D) How to make a good impression on the receptionist.
( ) �Which tip is NOT included in the passage?
(A) Don’t say anything negative about your former employers.
(B) Get to the interview on time.
(C) Try to make a good impression on the receptionist.
(D) Get ready in advance the documents you need to bring.
( ) �Why does the author NOT suggest arriving at your interview 30 minutes early?
(A) This would show that your time is not valuable.
(B) The receptionist may be too busy to notice you.
(C) You will look not professional enough.
(D) You may break into the interviewer’s schedule.
( ) �For the interview, you should wear _______.
(A) a brand-new suit
(B) fashionable clothes
(C) something clean
(D) your college uniform
( ) �Which piece of advice can we infer from the passage?
(A) We had better arrive at the interview 15 minutes early.
(B) We had better bring a gift for the receptionist.
(C) We should bring with us any documents that may be needed.
(D) We should call the interviewer the day before.
解答 �C;�A;�D;�C;�C
解析 qualification 資格；outfit 整套服裝�(A) 蒐集資料並非本文重點，而 (B) 、(D) 只是文中強調的一小部分，只有 (C) 涵蓋較廣。�(A) 全新的套裝，(D) 大學制服�文中提到在前一天要把證照等文件備好，故 (C) 適合。
26. According to statistics, millions of people fall into debt every year. Most of them have jobs and a steady income,
and many even live in luxury. However, a number of people who suddenly find themselves in debt simply have no
idea about how to save money, and don’t know how to pay off their debt. The following are tips on how to save
money. First, set specific money-saving goals. For example, you may want to save for a trip, a vocational-training
program, even a car or a house. These specific financial goals can help in pushing you to save money. Second, keep
track of each dollar you spend, even if you have just bought a chocolate bar. Keep a written record of all your
expenditures for at least 2 or 3 months, for in this way you can clearly see the areas where your spending is out of
control. Next, make a budget so as to balance your income and spending. A monthly budget gives you a better idea
where your money will go and how you should arrange the priority of each item. The final goal is of course to force
yourself to spend less each month than your total income for that month. In this way the goal of beginning to save
money may be achievable. A formal budget will let you feel more in control of the money you make, and gradually
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get out of debt.
( ) �According to the passage, many people are in debt just because ______.
(A) they are poorly paid
(B) they are jobless
(C) they don’t have the habit of saving money
(D) they want to live a luxurious life
( ) �Which tip is NOT mentioned in the passage?
(A) Save money for something you want to buy.
(B) Invest your money in the stock market.
(C) Keep records of your expenses.
(D) Make a monthly budget.
( ) �Which word has a meaning OPPOSITE to that of “specific?”
(A) Detailed. (B) Special. (C) Particular. (D) General.
( ) �The advantage of making a budget is that ______.
(A) it helps you know where all your money has gone
(B) it helps you set the goal of saving for a particular thing
(C) it helps you to make as much money as you can
(D) it helps you to balance your income and expenses
( ) �According to the passage, what is the immediate purpose of keeping track of your expenses?
(A) You will know where and how you’ve spent your money.
(B) You will spend as little as possible.
(C) You will save as much money as possible.
(D) You will achieve the spending goals you’ve set.
解答 �C;�B;�D;�D;�A
解析 statistics 統計；in debt 負債中；live in luxury 奢華過日子；vocational-training program 職業訓練的課程；expenditure 費用。�從文章開頭可知，即使有固定收入的人，若無存錢習慣仍容易有負債。� specific 明確的、具體的，故其相反詞為 general 總括性的。
27. Euthanasia（安樂死）is the practice of ending the life of a person who is hopelessly ill. It is commonly called
mercy killing or painless death. It is an issue causing heated debate.
Many people are opposed to euthanasia for four reasons. First, they argue that no matter how you look at it,
euthanasia is killing or suicide and thus is wrong and immoral. The second reason is that there is always the
possibility of a wrong diagnosis. Doctors are not flawless, and even the best of them makes mistakes. In addition,
there is always the chance that some new pain-killing medicine or even a cure is just around the corner. The most
important reason to oppose euthanasia, for many, is the risk of abuse. They are afraid that criminals or bad people
may use euthanasia to serve their evil purposes.
However, there is the other side of the issue. A large number of people support euthanasia. One common
argument for euthanasia is that patients with incurable diseases should not be forced to continue living if they are in
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great pain and cannot bear this constantly. The second reason is that staying in a hospital for a long time often
causes a financial and emotional burden on the family. Incurably ill patients often worry about the hardship and
misery that will fall on their families. Moreover, incurable patients often find their lives meaningless. Even if they
are alive, they can only lie in bed. For many, this is living death, and they would rather choose to die with dignity.
Finally, proponents believe that keeping dying patients alive on life-support systems is cruel and senseless, for it
causes great suffering to both the patients and their families, and places great burdens on the community. Therefore,
supporters believe, doctors should have the right to end the life of a terminally ill patient with the permission of the
patient or the family.
( ) �What is the main topic of the passage?
(A) Definition and classification of euthanasia.
(B) Euthanasia as an issue over which opinions are divided.
(C) Arguments which are against euthanasia.
(D) Anti-euthanasia groups and anti-euthanasia campaign.
( ) � In which course would this reading be assigned?
(A) Physical Chemistry.
(B) Industrial Control.
(C) Social Science.
(D) Public Relations.
( ) � Which of the following would the opponents of euthanasia most probably agree with?
(A) A condition regarded as incurable at one time may later respond to treatment.
(B) Physicians should be allowed to end the life of a patient with an incurable disease.
(C) Keeping incurable patients alive on life-support systems is cruel.
(D) There is no risk of abuse if euthanasia is legalized.
( ) � Which of the following mentioned in the passage is in favor of euthanasia?
(A) Euthanasia is morally wrong.
(B) Criminals may resort to euthanasia to gain their evil purposes.
(C) Euthanasia enables people with incurable diseases to die with dignity.
(D) Even competent doctors cannot avoid making mistakes in making diagnoses.
( ) � Which of the following would the supporters of euthanasia most probably agree with?
(A) Doctors should use all means to keep a terminal patient alive.
(B) Keeping incurably ill patients alive at any cost is not sensible.
(C) Doctors assisting patients with incurable diseases to end their lives should be accused of murder.
(D) Terminal patients should not be allowed to end their lives because they are unable to make rational decisions.
解答 �B;�C;�A;�C;�B
解析 �談反對安樂死的第二段：Many people are opposed to euthanasia for four reasons. 和贊成安樂死的第三段：However, there is the other side of the issue. ，用However 來連接所表達的是兩個不同的觀念，正答(B) 說人們對於「安樂死」的觀念分歧。這種說法與文章內容吻合。�「有關安樂死是屬於哪一個學科的範疇？」這應該是屬於「社會學科」的範疇。
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� In addition, there is always the chance that some new pain-killing medicine or even a cure is just around
the corner.。由這句話中很清楚地知道「萬一以後新藥的發明，可能可以挽救原本認為無藥可救的病人起死回生。」此句與正答的「被認為無藥可救的情形，可能之後可以用新藥治好。」的想法一樣。�第三段中提到Even if they are alive, they can only lie in bed. For many, this is living death, and they
would rather choose to die with dignity.，可見這（有尊嚴的死）是支持安樂死的原因之一。這種說法就是正答(C) 的意思。�由這句話proponents believe that keeping dying patients alive on life-support systems is cruel and
senseless 。可以看出支持安樂死的人認為「讓快要死的人繼續活下去是殘忍且沒理由」這種說法與選項(B) 的陳述是一樣的，所以(B) 為正答。
28. Mike has had a bad cold and a sore throat for three days. This morning, he had a high fever and a running nose, so
his mother took him to the doctor. Here are the directions of the medicine that Dr. Wang has prescribed for Mike.
DOSAGE: Adults and children 12 years of age and older take 2 spoonfuls of this medical liquid every 6 hours.
Do not take more than twelve spoonfuls in 24 hours. Children 6 years old to 12 years old take half of the adult
dosage, not more than 6 spoonfuls per day. Do not use this product in children under 6 years of age. This will
provide overdose and could cause serious health problem.
WARNING: Do not take the medicine any more than the suggested dosage unless directed by a doctor. Keep the
medicine away from the reach of children under six years old. Patients with high blood pressure, heart disease or
stomach trouble are forbidden to take this medicine. This medicine may cause sleepiness. Do not drive or operate
any machine while taking this medicine. Chronic cough, which usually lasts a long time, is dangerous and harmful.
If your cough continues for three days, discontinue use and ask your doctor for advice.
( ) � According to the directions, which of the following people should take medicine prescribed?
(A) Someone with high blood pressure or heart disease.
(B) A patient who is suffering from stomach trouble.
(C) A teenager who has a fever and sore throat.
(D) A patient who has a chronic cough.
( ) � Why is the patient taking this medicine forbidden to operate machines?
(A) He may cough. (B) He may have high blood pressure.
(C) He may suffer from stomach trouble.
(D) He may feel sleepy.
( ) � According to the directions of this medicine, how much dosage should an eleven-year-old child take?
(A) Two spoonfuls per day. (B) Four spoonfuls per day.
(C) Eight spoonfuls per day (D) Ten spoonfuls per day.
( ) � Under what condition should the patient stop taking this medicine?
(A) The patient’s cough lasts for more than three days.
(B) The patient is highly stressed.
(C) The patient has a running nose for more than 24 hours.
(D) The patient is bleeding.
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( ) � Why is Mike given this medicine?
(A) He has a serious stomachache.
(B) He is suffering from chronic coughing.
(C) He has a high fever. (D) His heart disease gets worse.
解答 �C;�D;�B;�A;�C
解析 �Mike生病、發燒和流鼻水，因此要吃藥。文中的WARNING 提出警告說高血壓、心臟病、腸胃病或久咳不止都不能吃醫生開的這種藥。所以(C) 是正答。�文中WARNING 同時提到This medicine may cause sleepiness.，會引起嗜睡，因而吃藥後不宜開車或操作機器。所以正答是 (D) 他可能覺得想睡。一般閱讀測驗選項的用詞都要換句話說，從這個觀點看來，字詞的英文解釋很重要，平日要多加訓練，本文文內用sleepiness，在本題正答則換成sleepy ，達成換句話說的目的。�12歲以上每6 小時2 匙，6 ～12歲只有一半的劑量，就是每6 小時1 匙，一天總共是1 匙24 6 = 4匙。所以正答是 (B) 每天4 匙。每回考到「數學題」學生就一個頭兩個大地投降，要是能多練習這類題目的答題，臨到考場就不會擔心了。�「什麼時候要停藥？」文中提到 If your cough continues for three days, discontinue use and ask
your doctor for advice. 意思是說持續咳嗽3 天就要停藥去看醫生。這種說法符合選項(A) ，所以(A) 為正答。選項(C) 中所提到的running nose 不是正確的寫法應為 runny nose 。�「為什麼邁可要吃藥？」－因為他生病發燒：he had a high fever and a running nose, so his
mother took him to the doctor 文中的DOSAGE就是醫生開給的處方藥。29. A strong, healthy body can do an amazing job of resisting disease. There are many things you can do to keep your
body healthy. Eating proper foods is one of the effective ways. A balanced diet gives the body the nutrients it needs
to function properly.
Getting plenty of sleep is another good way. A tired, run-down body does not function efficiently and is like a car
that needs a tune-up. Sleep refreshes the body and restores the energy necessary to fight disease.
Exercise is also important in reducing stress and keeping the body healthy. Regular, moderate exercise, such as
running, dancing, swimming, biking or playing a sport, will relieve muscle tension, keep the muscles firm, and make
the heart and blood vessels healthy. Exercise, like sleep, makes the body function more efficiently. People who
exercise regularly can even strengthen their hearts.
( ) � What would be the most appropriate title for this passage?
(A) Doing Proper Exercise (B) Getting Sufficient Sleep (C) Keeping a Balanced Diet (D) Staying Healthy
( ) � How many general ways are discussed in this passage to effectively fight disease?
(A) Two. (B) Three. (C) Four. (D) Five.
( ) � According to the passage, what is strongly suggested?
(A) Tune up your car. (B) Have more refreshments. (C) Talk to your doctor. (D) Do moderate exercise.
( ) � According to the passage, exercising regularly can do all of the following EXCEPT ______.
(A) reducing stress (B) preventing heart disease (C) giving the body necessary nutrients (D) keeping the blood
vessel function properly
( ) � The underlined word “it” most likely refers to ______.
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(A) the disease (B) the body (C) a balanced diet (D) an amazing job
解答 �D;�B;�D;�C;�B
解析 �“A strong, healthy body can do an amazing job of resisting disease.” 此句可視為整篇文章的主題句(topic sentence)，緊跟著的敘述都是圍繞此一主題，所以選(D) 。�計有1. 第一段裡的 “eating proper food” 和2. 第二段的 “getting plenty of sleep” 以及3. 第三段的 “exercise” ，所以共計三種。�根據最後一句 “People who exercise regularly can even strengthen their hearts.” 可知答案選(D) 。�根據第一段敘述，可知「(C) 給身體必須的營養素」是來自均衡飲食，而非規律運動，所以選(C) 。�“A balanced diet gives the body the nutrients it needs to function properly.” 中之 “it” 是代名詞，指body（身體）而言，所以選(B) 。
30. The elementary schools in Taiwan have begun teaching English, but it is difficult for those schools in remote, rural
areas to hire qualified English teachers. Now the problem seems to be partially solved as forty American-born
Chinese will be recruited to teach English in remote or rural areas this coming summer.
These young American-born Chinese will work as English teachers for nine weeks during their summer vacation.
In return they will receive free lessons in Chinese and Chinese literature for their voluntary efforts.
Any interested individuals who are Chinese Americans aged over twenty and have a college degree are welcome
to apply for the job via the Internet at the following email address:
www.kingcar.com.tw before March 8, 2003.
( ) � When are the voluntary teachers going to teach English in Taiwan?
(A) When they are senior students.
(B) During their winter break.
(C) During their summer vacation.
(D) After they have the certificate.
( ) � Where will the voluntary English teachers be teaching when they come to Taiwan?
(A) At remote or rural elementary schools.
(B) At city elementary schools.
(C) At elementary schools in Taipei.
(D) At every elementary school.
( ) � What will the voluntary English teachers get in return for their teaching?
(A) Voluntary efforts.
(B) Free Chinese lessons.
(C) Money.
(D) Computers.
( ) � According to the article, with the forty volunteers coming to Taiwan, the problem of English teacher
shortage is ______.
(A) completely solved
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(B) partially solved
(C) totally overcome
(D) getting worse
( ) � Which is NOT included in the qualifications （資格） for the job mentioned above?
(A) Being aged over twenty.
(B) Having a college degree.
(C) Being Chinese Americans.
(D) Having a teaching certificate.
解答 �C;�A;�B;�B;�D
解析 �有四十位義務教學的美籍華裔英文教師來台服務，這樣的安排是不是就解決了所有偏遠地區師資缺乏的問題呢？當然不是。這只能解決部分的師資缺乏的問題。�以短文內所提到的這些年輕義務教學的教師，哪項條件不是文內所規定的？答案是(D) ，Having a teaching certificate. （擁有教師證書。）
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